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JAZ 4605

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,579 mi
Last recorded128,579 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 4605
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 128,579 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 128,579 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 127,634 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 125,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 123,870 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 123,864 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 121,345 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 121,345 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 118,559 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 118,559 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 115,569 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 115,528 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2006 113,709 miles

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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JAZ 4605 is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JAZ 4605, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAZ 4605 registered?

JAZ 4605 is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is JAZ 4605 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 4605 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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