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K756 OJK

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,924 mi
Last recorded221,924 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK756 OJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 221,924 miles

general under body corrosion.....

rear wiper blade missing.....

wipers smear ...

Fail 10 Oct 2011 221,924 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

general under body corrosion.....

rear wiper blade missing.....

wipers smear ...

Pass 2 Oct 2010 210,987 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front strut top mounting deteriating

oil filler cap missing

slight distortion rear brakes

slight play steering column coupling

Fail 2 Oct 2010 210,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front strut top mounting deteriating

oil filler cap missing

slight distortion rear brakes

slight play steering column coupling

Pass 19 Oct 2009 201,324 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 201,324 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 200,132 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 200,132 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 200,097 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s track rod end boot split

Pass 20 May 2006 190,196 miles

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

both wiper blades split

corrosion the offside rear wheel arch and outer sill

corrosion to nearside front outer sill

water pump leaking

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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K756 OJK is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K756 OJK, 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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K756 OJK is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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