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H10 EEC

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,833 mi
Last recorded63,833 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 EEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 63,833 miles

Front suspension arm mounting areas corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre, tyre perished and worn to inner edge

Nearside front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front suspension arm corroded and has slight play to outer ball joint

Power steering pump wet with fluid and drive belt split

Rear brake pipes, front to rear brake pipes and front brake pipes corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 63,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front suspension arm mounting areas corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre, tyre perished and worn to inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front suspension arm corroded and has slight play to outer ball joint

Power steering pump wet with fluid and drive belt split

Rear brake pipes, front to rear brake pipes and front brake pipes corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front tyre devoid of tread to inner edge

Power steering pump damp with fluid

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 58,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front tyre devoid of tread to inner edge

Power steering pump damp with fluid

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Unable to evaluate wiper blades

Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,275 miles

Front and N/S/R coil springs rusty

N/S/F tyre worn inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn inner egde

Rear brake pipes to flexi hoses rusty

Slight rust centre exhaust to rear silencer

Steering rack damp with oil

Fail 20 Feb 2013 52,206 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front and N/S/R coil springs rusty

N/S/F tyre worn inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn inner egde

Rear brake pipes to flexi hoses rusty

Slight rust centre exhaust to rear silencer

Steering rack damp with oil

Pass 18 Feb 2012 45,352 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 45,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 39,065 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 31,265 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,946 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 28,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,640 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,065 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 24,055 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,668 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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H10 EEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H10 EEC, 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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H10 EEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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