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N103 EHE

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

52,580 mi
Last recorded52,580 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 EHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 52,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

near side floor pan corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2022 52,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

near side floor pan corroded

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 48,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front floor pan area corroded

rear service brake efficiency low

Pass 22 Aug 2020 45,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front floor pan corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2019 43,745 miles

Offside Outer Body sill has slight corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 42,565 miles

Both outer sills rusty but not holed

Nearside Front Just starting to rust

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Very slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,711 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Fail 31 Jul 2017 41,711 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,811 miles

nearside and offside front windscreen wiper blades split and smearing windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2015 39,816 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 39,816 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 38,864 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 38,864 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,713 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 37,687 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 36,727 miles

Both rear outer sills just starting to rust

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering rack just starting to leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 36,727 miles

Both rear outer sills just starting to rust

Power steering rack just starting to leak

Pass 20 Aug 2011 35,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,052 miles

slight PAS leak from pump & rack

slight oil leak onto exhaust down pipe

Fail 4 Sep 2010 35,052 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brakes slight imbalance

slight PAS leak from pump & rack

slight oil leak onto exhaust down pipe

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 33,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 33,340 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf washer one of two n/w

slight slightly long foot brake travel

Pass 16 Sep 2006 32,683 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls !

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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N103 EHE is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N103 EHE, 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 N103 EHE registered?

N103 EHE is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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