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NIL 7574

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,985 mi
Last recorded111,985 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 7574
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 111,985 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 111,975 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has slight cracks on inner wall

Pass 6 Jun 2012 109,963 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 109,963 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 108,311 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 108,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 107,246 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 107,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 100,196 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 93,702 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 93,696 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2006 79,827 miles

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

nail in tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2006 79,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2005 72,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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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NIL 7574 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,177 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 NIL 7574, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NIL 7574 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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