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L33 APP

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

155,797 mi
Last recorded155,797 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 APP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2012 155,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes corroded

sills and floor corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2011 150,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 150,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 144,277 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn

both rear wheel aches corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

front brake pads worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear wing corroded

oil leak/level low

parking brake effort low

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2010 144,263 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn

both rear wheel aches corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

front brake pads worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear wing corroded

oil leak/level low

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2009 134,863 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front anti roll bar corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside front indicator pale

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 134,863 miles

front anti roll bar corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside front indicator pale

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2008 121,455 miles

front and rear brake hose ends corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2008 121,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake hose ends corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 117,097 miles

brake pipes and hose ends corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2006 114,484 miles

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

ns front wiper split

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2005 110,775 miles

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

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

both rear tyres excessively perished †4 hub caps fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2005 110,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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

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

both rear tyres excessively perished †4 hub caps fitted

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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L33 APP is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L33 APP, 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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L33 APP is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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