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C7 DBB

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

208,567 mi
Last recorded208,567 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 DBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 208,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 74,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,152 miles

Adv exhaust deteriated slightly

Adv offside front backing plate deteriated

Adv surface corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,052 miles

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

rear no plate slighty deterioated

Fail 30 Oct 2014 71,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear no plate slighty deterioated

Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper worn

rear no plate slight deterioated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box corroded

rear no plate slighty deterioated

very slight mist of oil on steering rack

wiper marks on screen from old wipers

Fail 26 Oct 2012 59,461 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box corroded

rear no plate slighty deterioated

very slight mist of oil on steering rack

wiper marks on screen from old wipers

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,153 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,806 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2011 53,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,262 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 51,260 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light indicating a fault

Fail 5 Jun 2007 48,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

airbag light staying on

Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,476 miles

airbag light staying on

Pass 11 May 2006 47,333 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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C7 DBB is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C7 DBB, 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 C7 DBB registered?

C7 DBB is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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