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OIL 3376

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

132,617 mi
Last recorded132,617 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 3376
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 132,617 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

surface corrosion all inner and outer sills and steering and susp mounts

Fail 26 Nov 2009 132,617 miles

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

surface corrosion all inner and outer sills and steering and susp mounts

Pass 22 Nov 2008 125,375 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 125,375 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 119,820 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 119,820 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

n/s heater hose fouling steering arm and about to burst

Pass 27 Nov 2006 113,195 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 113,195 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs run out/balance...

n/s wishbone rear bush wear. and front suspension going soft/damping

rear brake balance poor brakes should be checked as soon as possible..

Fail 16 Nov 2006 113,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SCREEN DAMAGE BRAKE FLUID/OIL LEVEL LOW PAS COMPONENTS WET O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR BOTH WISHBONE BUSHES SPLIT GENERAL CORROSION GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION O/S/R BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT

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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OIL 3376 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 OIL 3376, 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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OIL 3376 is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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