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M4 BMO

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,980 mi
Last recorded106,980 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 BMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,980 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 105,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 103,643 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 9 Mar 2016 99,842 miles

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened all other pipes greased up (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,792 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 91,138 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,211 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,621 miles

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 25 Mar 2011 78,175 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,393 miles

damsge to offside rear bumper

slight brake drag to nearside rear wheel

Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,312 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,647 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 27 Mar 2008 63,647 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,218 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,904 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

spacing of letters on number plates

Fail 16 Mar 2006 51,904 miles

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

Incorect spacing number plates

Poor patern both head lights

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M4 BMO is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M4 BMO, 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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M4 BMO is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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