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N14 SUM

1998 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

254,880 mi
Last recorded254,880 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Astra92,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 SUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 254,880 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear tyres wearing inner edge and pershing cracks

Fail 5 Nov 2015 254,310 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear both rear tyres wearing inner edge and pershing cracks

Pass 6 Nov 2014 227,753 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front headlight lenses are slightly opaic

front to rear brake pipes has slight corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 227,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front headlight lenses are slightly opaic

front to rear brake pipes has slight corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes are slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre is nearing 2mm of tread and has slight perishing cracks

Pass 2 Nov 2013 202,451 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

n/s/f c.v boot deteriorated

n/s/f tyre at minimum tread

n/s/r brake caliper slide has freeplay

o/s/f tyre at minimum tread

Fail 25 Oct 2013 202,368 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f c.v boot deteriorated

n/s/f tyre at minimum tread

n/s/r brake caliper slide has freeplay

o/s/f tyre at minimum tread

Pass 18 Sep 2012 185,402 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 185,402 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 172,808 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 150,316 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 150,316 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 135,324 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 130,300 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 130,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 120,718 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 102,568 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 102,568 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 88,766 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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N14 SUM is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 92,724 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 N14 SUM, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N14 SUM is a 1998 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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