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BLZ 8907

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,455 mi
Last recorded117,455 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 8907
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 117,455 miles

ns track rod end play in ball joint very much to my limit

rear sills to arches/ closing panles/ front to rear brake lines corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 117,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ns track rod end play in ball joint very much to my limit

rear sills to arches / closing corroded. front to rear brake lines corroded, brake valve stiff,

Pass 18 Dec 2012 110,277 miles

both front lower arm bushes deteriating, nsf tyre edge worn, front pads getting low,

ns headlight image on max, reg light dim, front discs poor, nsr front to rear brake pipes very rusty,

nsf ball joint has play very much to limit

nsf track rod end has play very to limit

Fail 12 Dec 2012 110,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower arm bushes deteriating, nsf tyre edge worn, front pads getting low,

ns headlight image on max, reg light dim, front discs poor, nsr front to rear brake pipes very rusty,

nsf ball joint has play very much to limit

nsf track rod end has play very to limit

Pass 23 Nov 2011 101,275 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front to rear brake lines near fuel tank very corroded in clips, both rear arches are corroded, rear brakes are slightly uneven

Fail 23 Nov 2011 101,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front to rear brake lines near fuel tank very corroded in clips, both rear arches are corroded, rear brakes are slightly uneven

Pass 17 Dec 2010 93,841 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 86,934 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 86,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Dec 2008 80,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 80,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 74,732 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 74,732 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 66,596 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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BLZ 8907 is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 92,724 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLZ 8907, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BLZ 8907 is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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