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P106 VAP

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,112 mi
Last recorded106,112 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 VAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 106,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 106,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake cable bracket on floor tunnel starting to split away

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

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

Offside headlamp unit slightly loose(not insecure)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 101,489 miles

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

Oil sump bung leaking

offside rear foot and park brake efforts slightly low

Fail 31 Aug 2012 101,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil sump bung leaking

offside rear foot and park brake efforts slightly low

Pass 30 Aug 2011 97,991 miles

Handbrake cable bracket on tunnel splitting

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

Offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

Offside rear wheel arch corroded, not too excess at test

Fail 26 Aug 2011 97,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Handbrake cable bracket on tunnel splitting

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

Nearside rear brake backplate damp with fluid

Offside rear metal brake pipe rusty

Offside rear wheel arch corroded, not too excess at test

Pass 31 Aug 2010

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on tread edges(under inflation)

Offside rear lower wheel arch rusty, not considered excessive at test

Rear brake imbalance of 41%, advise attention to brakes sought

Fail 31 Aug 2010

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on tread edges(under inflation)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear lower wheel arch rusty, not considered excessive at test

Rear brake imbalance of 41%, advise attention to brakes sought

Pass 28 Aug 2009 90,658 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 87,263 miles

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

Front number plate needs attension.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2007 80,628 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 80,628 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 71,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear tyre is poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2005 64,523 miles

advise n/s/r tryreinner edge very thin split mark injury not to cords from what i can see

Fail 30 Aug 2005 64,523 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise n/s/r tryreinner edge very thin split mark injury not to cords from what i can see

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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P106 VAP is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P106 VAP, 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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P106 VAP is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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