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D2 LYD

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,685 mi
Last recorded81,685 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 LYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2007 81,685 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 78,180 miles

PLEASE NOTE !!! O/S/F TYRE WORN TO NO TREAD ON INSIDE EDGE,N/S/R TYRE WORN TO 2.0MM,O/S/R TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD.

PLEASE NOTE!!! A LOT MORE EFFORT IS NEEDED TO GET O/S/R BRAKE TO LOCK AND SHOW MORE EFFICIECY.

Fail 17 Aug 2006 78,180 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

PLEASE NOTE !!! A LOT MORE EFFORT NEEDED TO GET O/S/R PARK BRAKE TO LOCK AND SHOW EFFICIENCY.

PLEASE NOTE!!!O/S/F TYRE WORN (NO TREAD ON INSIDE EDGE),N/S/REAR TYRE WORN TO 2.0mm,O/S/R TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD.

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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D2 LYD is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,177 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 D2 LYD, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D2 LYD registered?

D2 LYD is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 April 1997.

Is D2 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 LYD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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