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P102 WWP

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,359 mi
Last recorded188,359 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 WWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 188,359 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 158,455 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 158,455 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 125,983 miles

adviseries as original mot

Fail 15 Dec 2006 125,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

aux belts losses and split

both front indictors faded

both front wish bone bushes splitting

engine has oil leaks

exhaust hitting floor

fuel pump damp

fuel tank damp

n/s/r lower shocker bush split

o/s/f indicator lenze broken

o/s/f tyre worn bold on edges

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2005 93,530 miles

0/s/f indicator faded

center exhaust system rusty at clamp

front brakes imbalance

low service brake performance on o/s/r

n/s/f and o/s/f top strut mounts have slight play

n/s/f and o/s/f wish bone bushes starting to split

n/s/f tyre has large cut to tread

n/s/r lower shocker bush braking up

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre 2mm and worn bold on inner edge

oil filter housing leaking oil

reverse lamp cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2005 93,530 miles

0/s/f indicator faded

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

center exhaust system rusty at clamp

front brakes imbalance

low service brake performance on o/s/r

n/s/f and o/s/f top strut mounts have slight play

n/s/f and o/s/f wish bone bushes starting to split

n/s/f tyre has large cut to tread

n/s/r lower shocker bush braking up

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre 2mm and worn bold on inner edge

oil filter housing leaking oil

reverse lamp cracked

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 WWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WWP, 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 WWP registered?

P102 WWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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