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P103 ENH

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

119,243 mi
Last recorded119,243 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 ENH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 119,243 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 119,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2007 109,375 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 109,114 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Mar 2006 99,034 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 99,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 98,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P103 ENH is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P103 ENH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P103 ENH?

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What year was P103 ENH registered?

P103 ENH is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P103 ENH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 ENH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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