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ICZ 8181

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,400 mi
Last recorded160,400 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationICZ 8181
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 160,400 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 160,363 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 154,353 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 154,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 146,682 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 137,456 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 124,982 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 116,484 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 84,997 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 84,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres close to limit and o/s/r has screw in.

traction control lamp on constant

Pass 9 Oct 2006 71,992 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 71,992 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

all 4 brake discs corroded(car has been stood long time)

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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ICZ 8181 is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ICZ 8181, 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 ICZ 8181 registered?

ICZ 8181 is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is ICZ 8181 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ICZ 8181 shows 12 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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