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P103 ONH

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,640 mi
Last recorded103,640 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 ONH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 103,640 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 103,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 94,827 miles

Slight corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 9 Aug 2007 89,585 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 83,646 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES DE-BONDING

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 ONH is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P103 ONH, 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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How do I check the history of P103 ONH?

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What year was P103 ONH registered?

P103 ONH is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P103 ONH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 ONH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P103 ONH have outstanding finance?

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