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J13 OUS

1997 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,169 mi
Last recorded120,169 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 OUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 120,169 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 120,169 miles

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside front lower suspension arm covered in oil

offside front tyre inner sidewall covered in oil

offside front wheel covered in oil

Pass 3 Jun 2011 117,392 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 117,392 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 9 Jun 2010 113,176 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 108,685 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 30 Dec 2006 105,208 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 105,207 miles

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

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

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 OUS is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OUS, 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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What year was J13 OUS registered?

J13 OUS is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is J13 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 OUS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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