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M458 TDB

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,896 mi
Last recorded178,896 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM458 TDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 178,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 173,640 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 173,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 168,363 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 168,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2005 161,385 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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M458 TDB is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M458 TDB, 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 M458 TDB registered?

M458 TDB is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is M458 TDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M458 TDB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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