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OAZ 5781

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,713 mi
Last recorded125,713 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 5781
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 125,713 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 125,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 121,903 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 110,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 110,279 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 107,209 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2005 96,893 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 96,886 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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OAZ 5781 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OAZ 5781, 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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What year was OAZ 5781 registered?

OAZ 5781 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OAZ 5781 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAZ 5781 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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