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P102 NOF

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

200,022 mi
Last recorded200,022 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 NOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 200,022 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Fail 8 Aug 2008 200,017 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Fail 16 Jul 2008 199,395 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2007 181,265 miles

All rear seatbelt catches are missing

Near side rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Off side rear road spring is fitted upside down

Fail 2 Aug 2007 181,265 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All rear seatbelt catch casings are in complete

Near side rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Off side rear road spring is fitted upside down

Pass 7 Aug 2006 160,779 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 160,679 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

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 NOF is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P102 NOF, 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 P102 NOF registered?

P102 NOF is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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