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P101 WGP

1997 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,217 mi
Last recorded71,217 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 WGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 71,217 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 71,191 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 68,481 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ,around wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 68,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ,around wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 66,893 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded banjos on fuel pipes

Fail 20 Jun 2024 66,893 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded banjos on fuel pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2023 66,007 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2022 63,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Surface corrosion to the sill

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 58,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 58,660 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 51,931 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 51,196 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 51,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread breaking away fom body of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread breaking away from body of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread breaking away from body of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 50,618 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 50,618 miles

Windscreen washer not working reservoir empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 47,693 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,647 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,311 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 46,786 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,305 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 44,508 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,639 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,386 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,228 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,759 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 30,702 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 WGP is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGP, 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 WGP registered?

P101 WGP is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P101 WGP shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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