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L659 AVC

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,288 mi
Last recorded145,288 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL659 AVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2008 145,288 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 146,651 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 140,047 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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L659 AVC is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 92,724 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 L659 AVC, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L659 AVC registered?

L659 AVC is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is L659 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L659 AVC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L659 AVC have outstanding finance?

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