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H4 ETR

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,244 mi
Last recorded101,244 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 ETR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 101,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 94,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Nov 2012 94,990 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,382 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 90,229 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 85,476 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 85,475 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 82,650 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 80,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 75,615 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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H4 ETR is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H4 ETR, 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 H4 ETR registered?

H4 ETR is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is H4 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 ETR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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