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IKZ 2511

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,093 mi
Last recorded159,093 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIKZ 2511
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 159,093 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 159,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 139,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 139,502 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 116,698 miles

N/S/R Tyre has a nail in tread surface.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 116,698 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R Tyre has a nail in tread surface.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 105,558 miles

FRONT STRUTS,AND O/S/R SHOCKER STARTING TO LEAK.STONECHIP OUTSIDE OF ZONE A.WIPERS SPLIT ON ENDS.SIGNS OF P/STEERING LEAK, NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.FRONT DISCS AND A/ROLL BAR BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION.

Fail 30 Oct 2007 105,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT STRUTS,AND O/S/R SHOCKER STARTING TO LEAK.STONECHIP OUTSIDE OF ZONE A.WIPERS SPLIT ON ENDS.SIGNS OF P/STEERING LEAK, NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.FRONT DISCS AND A/ROLL BAR BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 92,950 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE RUSTY.RACK GAITERS OILY, BUT NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.O/S/F A/ROLL BAR LINK ARM BUSHES SPLIT.FRONT DISCS LIPPED,AND ON LIMIT.

Fail 12 Oct 2006 92,950 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NO FOOTBRAKE EFFORT O/S/R

Pass 22 Oct 2005 82,479 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in offdisde rear tyer

offside wingmirror loose

play in drivers seat runner

slight play in front shock absorbers

Fail 22 Oct 2005 82,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in offdisde rear tyer

offside wingmirror loose

play in drivers seat runner

slight play in front shock absorbers

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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IKZ 2511 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 IKZ 2511, 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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IKZ 2511 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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