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P103 PBJ

1997 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,718 mi
Last recorded175,718 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 PBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 175,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

aux. drive belt detreriorated/cracked

both front brake discs are deteriorated on inner faces

both front strutts have slight weep of oil and reduced damping effect

corrosion appearing at front subframe

front indicators faded

front tyres deteriorated close to limit and beginning to perrish

windscreen damage,has beginning of crack in lower centre likely to spread, advise change soon

Fail 8 Aug 2009 175,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

aux. drive belt detreriorated/cracked

both front brake discs are deteriorated on inner faces

both front strutts have slight weep of oil and reduced damping effect

corrosion appearing at front subframe

front indicators faded

front tyres deteriorated close to limit and beginning to perrish

windscreen damage,has beginning of crack in lower centre likely to spread, advise change soon

Pass 15 Jul 2008 146,982 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all three wiper blades split advise change soon

Pass 30 Jun 2007 119,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine missfire at low rpm

Pass 4 Jul 2006 101,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 PBJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PBJ, 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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P103 PBJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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