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DAM 10

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25 mi
Last recorded25 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAM 10
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 25 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 172 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 61 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022
Pass 22 Mar 2021

modified rally car

Pass 29 Apr 2019 125,892 miles

heavily modified rally car

Pass 8 Mar 2018 124,098 miles

heavily modified rally car

Pass 9 Mar 2017 124,098 miles

rally car heavily modified

Pass 26 Aug 2008 123,796 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 111,914 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 111,773 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

DRIVERS SEAT WILL NOT GO FORWARD TO ACCESS REAR SEAT AREA

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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DAM 10 is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DAM 10, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DAM 10?

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What year was DAM 10 registered?

DAM 10 is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is DAM 10 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAM 10 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DAM 10 have outstanding finance?

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