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L333 BSM

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,784 mi
Last recorded147,784 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 BSM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 147,784 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 147,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed front to rear in engine bay chafed and incorrect routing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 137,452 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 133,492 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 128,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

wipers deteriated but still clears the screen

Fail 18 Sep 2012 128,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

wipers deteriated but still clears the screen

Pass 21 Sep 2011 124,692 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2011 124,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2009 119,505 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 113,693 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 113,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 109,308 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 102,091 miles

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

uneven wear both rear tyres

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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L333 BSM is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L333 BSM, 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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L333 BSM is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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