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K4 GRL

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,724 mi
Last recorded98,724 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 GRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 98,724 miles

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

adv ise n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2011 98,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

adv ise n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2010 93,326 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 93,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 82,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 77,062 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 74,346 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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K4 GRL is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K4 GRL, 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 K4 GRL registered?

K4 GRL is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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The MOT history for K4 GRL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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