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P101 SRO

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,376 mi
Last recorded78,376 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 SRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,376 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 78,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,506 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

sidewall damage both front tyres 175/65/14

sidewall damage n/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,326 miles

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

damage n/s front indicator lens

sidewall damage both front tyres 175/65/14

sidewall damage n/s rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,148 miles

brake pipes to rear starting to corrode

brake servo corroding

osr upper shock absorber mount starting to corrode

Fail 14 Feb 2012 72,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

brake pipes to rear starting to corrode

brake servo corroding

os wiper split

osr upper shock absorber mount starting to corrode

Pass 9 Feb 2011 70,424 miles

0ffside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,865 miles

o/s/f indicator lense cracked

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

small cuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 15 Feb 2010 68,865 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

small cuts in n/s/r tyre sidewall

o/s/f indicator lense cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,352 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 67,352 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 65,411 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 65,411 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 62,749 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 62,749 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 55,793 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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P101 SRO is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SRO, 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 P101 SRO registered?

P101 SRO is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P101 SRO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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