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DAZ 4261

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

133,615 mi
Last recorded133,615 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 4261
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2011 133,615 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 126,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front sear belts slow to retract (BORDERLINE PASS).ns mirror broken.

nsf suspension softer than os and shock absorber leaking (BORDERLINE PASS). letter A on front no` plate faded (BORDERLINE PASS).

nsr tyre worn less than 3mm.osf close to legal limit.175/70*14H

rear springs coroded.underbody coroded around rear axle mounting area.vehicle struggled to meet emission requirements.

Fail 11 Nov 2009 126,271 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front sear belts slow to retract (BORDERLINE PASS).ns mirror broken.

nsf suspension softer than os and shock absorber leaking (BORDERLINE PASS). letter A on front no` plate faded (BORDERLINE PASS).

nsr tyre worn less than 3mm.osf close to legal limit.175/70*14H

rear springs coroded.underbody coroded around rear axle mounting area.vehicle struggled to meet emission requirements.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 113,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2008 113,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 100,617 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 100,501 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge,

Pass 10 May 2006 92,914 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 92,573 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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DAZ 4261 is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DAZ 4261, 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 DAZ 4261 registered?

DAZ 4261 is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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