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C1 SDN

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

148,469 mi
Last recorded148,469 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 SDN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 148,469 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear inner valance rusted and holed.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking through tread areas. and wearing on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner valance rusted and holed.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 148,432 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis in wheel arch holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill box section holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed to excess. next to coil spring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis in wheel arch holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill box section holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber area holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken away. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear inner valance rusted and holed.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking through tread areas. and wearing on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner valance rusted and holed.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 147,696 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 147,612 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 146,867 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 146,830 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 146,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 145,339 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 143,157 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 140,865 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 140,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both rear inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 137,486 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 133,958 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 130,382 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 126,067 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 121,783 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 116,457 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 111,785 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 105,728 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 99,424 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 93,234 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 85,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 77,907 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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C1 SDN is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C1 SDN, 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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C1 SDN is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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