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P102 VHR

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,467 mi
Last recorded105,467 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 VHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2010 105,467 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 105,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 99,640 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 99,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 93,561 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 87,901 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 81,935 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)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 81,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VHR is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

P102 VHR is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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