MOT Status
Mileage
238,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN88 DNA is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 BN88 DNA, 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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What year was BN88 DNA registered?
BN88 DNA is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is BN88 DNA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN88 DNA shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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