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N101 YRA

1996 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

223,289 mi
Last recorded223,289 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 YRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2009 223,289 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 223,289 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 216,408 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 216,408 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 207,013 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 207,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 199,257 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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N101 YRA is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N101 YRA, 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.

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What year was N101 YRA registered?

N101 YRA is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N101 YRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N101 YRA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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