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N102 NHS

1996 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,205 mi
Last recorded141,205 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 NHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2008 141,205 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

both front top strut mountings perished

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front flexi ferrule corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2007 177,423 miles

noise from rear shocks

Pass 10 Apr 2006 116,851 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 116,851 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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 NHS is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N102 NHS, 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 NHS registered?

N102 NHS is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N102 NHS safe to buy?

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