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N103 PUF

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,609 mi
Last recorded138,609 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 PUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2007 138,609 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 138,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2006 135,151 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 135,144 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PUF is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol 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 N103 PUF, 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 PUF registered?

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

Is N103 PUF safe to buy?

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