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P102 UFA

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

39,832 mi
Last recorded39,832 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 UFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,832 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 39,743 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 39,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box. (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,419 miles

Central exhaust center box has small hole causing blow

Pass 4 Feb 2016 39,212 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,726 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 38,726 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 38,288 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,117 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 37,403 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,737 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 38,203 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,555 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 35,002 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,289 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,623 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 UFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UFA, 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 UFA registered?

P102 UFA is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P102 UFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 UFA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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