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P102 KOX

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,577 mi
Last recorded166,577 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 KOX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 166,577 miles

various rear brake pipes corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear back valance (chassis) corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 7 Oct 2011 166,577 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear back valance (chassis) corroded but not within a prescribed area

various rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 164,208 miles

no cap on water header tank

various brake pipes at rear of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2010 164,208 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no cap on water header tank

various brake pipes at rear of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2009 159,249 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 159,246 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 147,221 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 134,618 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 123,883 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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P102 KOX is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P102 KOX, 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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P102 KOX is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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