MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J500 TEY is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 J500 TEY, 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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How do I check the history of J500 TEY?
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What year was J500 TEY registered?
J500 TEY is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 1997.
Is J500 TEY safe to buy?
The MOT history for J500 TEY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J500 TEY have outstanding finance?
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