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G13 JBB

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,068 mi
Last recorded75,068 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 JBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 75,068 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 74,244 miles

Engine oil leak

Underbody and Chassis undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2023 73,942 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 73,226 miles

Underseal heavily applied to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 May 2021 71,827 miles

Underside coated in underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 71,489 miles

Underside coated heavily in underseal

Pass 25 May 2019 70,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Underbody and Subframe undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 9 May 2014 68,615 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 66,832 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 64,230 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 63,222 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 63,218 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jan 2009 63,218 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2008 61,221 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 58,165 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 58,133 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 45,751 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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G13 JBB is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G13 JBB, 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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G13 JBB is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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