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N102 HBM

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,915 mi
Last recorded84,915 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 HBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 84,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 84,558 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,186 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,929 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,578 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 83,043 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 83,043 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2008 82,093 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 80,625 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 78,426 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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N102 HBM is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N102 HBM, 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 N102 HBM registered?

N102 HBM is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N102 HBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N102 HBM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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