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J19 OKU

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,512 mi
Last recorded90,512 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 OKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 90,512 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 7 Jul 2010 90,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2009 86,148 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 86,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 82,110 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 82,110 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER FLAG SHOWING

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2007 79,160 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 79,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 68,634 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 68,634 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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J19 OKU is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 93,264 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 J19 OKU, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J19 OKU is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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