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P102 OTU

1997 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,771 mi
Last recorded134,771 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 OTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 134,771 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 130,430 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 127,128 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 127,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 121,830 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 OTU is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

P102 OTU is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P102 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 OTU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P102 OTU have outstanding finance?

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