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N104 BKO

1996 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,635 mi
Last recorded169,635 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN104 BKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 169,635 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 169,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 166,341 miles

N/s/f metal brake pipe rusted

O/s/f indicator outer lens missing - no white light

O/s/f wishbone front bush slight movement

Small chip on windscreen - within tolerances

Fail 25 May 2012 166,341 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s/f metal brake pipe rusted

O/s/f indicator outer lens missing - no white light

O/s/f wishbone front bush slight movement

Small chip on windscreen - within tolerances

Pass 1 Jun 2011 162,640 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 162,481 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 159,115 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 156,274 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2008 152,346 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear exhaust poor & slight blow

Rear number plate poor

Pass 5 Apr 2007 148,087 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear reg plate poor

Pass 8 Apr 2006 143,385 miles

N/s/f tyre low on tread

N/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

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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N104 BKO is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N104 BKO, 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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N104 BKO is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N104 BKO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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