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J13 DAC

1997 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

73,797 mi
Last recorded73,797 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 DAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2013 73,797 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

undercarrage rusty

various brake pipes undersealed

Fail 6 Mar 2012 58,287 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake backing plates corroded

wipers can't park automatically and only work on fast speed

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,287 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake backing plates corroded

wipers can't park automatically and only work on fast speed

Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,553 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides front struts upper mountings very perished

front brake disc surfaces getting quite rusty

n/s rear brake backing plate quite rusty around outer edges

n/s rear brake gripping slightly

oil filter quite rusty and looks to be starting to leak slightly

power steering pump drive belt slightly perished

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

wipers only working on fast speed

Fail 11 Oct 2010 34,519 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides front strut upper mountings very perished

dampness around n/s front flexible at joint with caliper but no leaks at time of test

engine check lamp on

general underside quite rusty in places

n/s wiper blade has slight tear

surfaces of both front brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,486 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dampness around joint where n/s front flexible brake hose mounts to caliper but no leaks at time of test

rear o/s wheelarch getting quite rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2009 54,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dampness around joint where n/s front flexible brake hose mounts to caliper but no leaks at time of test

rear o/s wheelarch getting quite rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2009 54,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2008 54,183 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 53,775 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2006 52,674 miles

brake pipe corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2006 52,674 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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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J13 DAC is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 J13 DAC, 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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J13 DAC is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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