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K17 DJJ

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,263 mi
Last recorded53,263 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 DJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,263 miles

n/side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

n/side track rod end dust cover split.

n/side wiper blade splitting.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 53,263 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

n/side track rod end dust cover split.

n/side wiper blade splitting.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 52,024 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre front exhaust joint poor condition.

centre rear exhaust corroded & blowing.

n/side track rod end ball joint dust cover split.

n/side wiper blade splitting.

rear n/side & o/side flexible brake hoses have corroded ferrules.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,024 miles

centre front exhaust joint poor condition.

centre rear exhaust corroded & blowing.

n/side track rod end ball joint dust cover split.

n/side wiper blade splitting.

rear n/side & o/side flexible brake hoses have corroded ferrules.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,170 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,526 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,486 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,109 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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K17 DJJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K17 DJJ, 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 K17 DJJ registered?

K17 DJJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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