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N103 GBM

1996 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,747 mi
Last recorded86,747 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 GBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 86,747 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 86,733 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 83,182 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 83,179 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 79,112 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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N103 GBM is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N103 GBM, 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 GBM registered?

N103 GBM is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N103 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N103 GBM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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