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N103 OUD

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,805 mi
Last recorded93,805 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 OUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,805 miles

Oil leak

both front indicators faded

brake pipe at osr corroded

corrosion & repairs to both rear outer sills

damage & corrosion to bodywork

front no plate delaminating

nsf brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 93,805 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front indicators faded

brake pipe at osr corroded

corrosion & repairs to both rear outer sills

damage & corrosion to bodywork

front no plate delaminating

nsf brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,467 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 86,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2011 800,971 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 79,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,785 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 67,781 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,840 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,009 miles

offside front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 5 Jun 2007 57,009 miles

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

offside front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,562 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 OUD is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUD, 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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N103 OUD is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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