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D14 VAA

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,535 mi
Last recorded104,535 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 VAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 104,535 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 104,528 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 99,614 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 99,614 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 87,392 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 82,426 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 81,752 miles

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

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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D14 VAA is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D14 VAA, 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 D14 VAA registered?

D14 VAA is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for D14 VAA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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