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LAZ 5074

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,340 mi
Last recorded58,340 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 5074
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 58,340 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 58,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 48,493 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 38,654 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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LAZ 5074 is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LAZ 5074, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LAZ 5074?

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What year was LAZ 5074 registered?

LAZ 5074 is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is LAZ 5074 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAZ 5074 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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