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L5 XEB

1996 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,047 mi
Last recorded147,047 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 XEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 147,047 miles

more retro magic .....

Pass 19 May 2015 143,232 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 143,232 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 139,476 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 19 Mar 2011 134,136 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 134,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 130,617 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 124,878 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 117,696 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 117,491 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 109,335 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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L5 XEB is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L5 XEB, 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 L5 XEB registered?

L5 XEB is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is L5 XEB safe to buy?

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