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L80 CHO

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,927 mi
Last recorded106,927 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 CHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 106,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 100,413 miles

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

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Aug 2009 93,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 93,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 88,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 88,087 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 81,073 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 76,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

airbag lamp activated

Pass 2 Feb 2007 76,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

airbag lamp activated

Pass 27 Jan 2006 66,481 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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L80 CHO is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L80 CHO, 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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L80 CHO is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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