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N103 KRO

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,406 mi
Last recorded131,406 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 131,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 131,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 130,289 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 130,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 128,951 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 128,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 127,066 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 123,417 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 119,838 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 116,369 miles

both top rubber suspension mountings badley cracked.

front no plate cracked across fixing

Fail 4 Jul 2011 116,360 miles

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

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

both top rubber suspension mountings badley cracked.

front no plate cracked across fixing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 116,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 107,600 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 102,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 KRO is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KRO, 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 KRO registered?

N103 KRO is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N103 KRO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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