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P101 SNG

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,696 mi
Last recorded163,696 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 SNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 163,696 miles

Both headlamp beams slightly low.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 147,559 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 147,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 137,633 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 137,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

cut in side wall of 20 mm †

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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P101 SNG is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P101 SNG, 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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P101 SNG is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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