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P102 PYA

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,824 mi
Last recorded78,824 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 PYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 78,824 miles

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

both rear light lenses cracked

corrosion to both rear chassis legs

corrosion to both rear shock top areas

rear washer not working

Fail 19 Jun 2012 78,821 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear light lenses cracked

corrosion to both rear chassis legs

corrosion to both rear shock top areas

rear washer not working

Pass 22 Jun 2011 76,544 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 76,538 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,227 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 70,765 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 63,138 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 56,580 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 56,576 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 51,568 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 45,056 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 PYA is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PYA, 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 PYA registered?

P102 PYA is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P102 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 PYA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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