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GVR 82D

1997 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,548 mi
Last recorded78,548 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVR 82D
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 78,548 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 76,078 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 76,075 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leaking from engine

Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,753 miles

Dampness around diesel pump

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre heavily perished

wipers not self parking

Fail 30 Jun 2008 67,753 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Dampness around diesel pump

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre heavily perished

wipers not self parking

Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front disc corroded

front number deteriorated

slight front brake judder

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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GVR 82D is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GVR 82D, 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 GVR 82D registered?

GVR 82D is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is GVR 82D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVR 82D shows 6 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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