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K12 MCY

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,582 mi
Last recorded56,582 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 MCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,582 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,143 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,757 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 40,451 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 40,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 38,177 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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K12 MCY is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K12 MCY, 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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What year was K12 MCY registered?

K12 MCY is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is K12 MCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 MCY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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