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J8 ODH

1997 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,389 mi
Last recorded149,389 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 ODH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2012 149,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 149,389 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 145,266 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 145,258 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 139,675 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 131,706 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 131,706 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 131,347 miles

as ctime of test

Fail 17 Mar 2007 131,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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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J8 ODH is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J8 ODH, 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 J8 ODH registered?

J8 ODH is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J8 ODH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 ODH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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