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P106 WGP

1997 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,851 mi
Last recorded81,851 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 WGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2009 81,851 miles

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

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

both wipers smeary

light brake disc distort noted 15k

light cracks to both rear tyre walls

oily engine in general

pads 80% worn

slightly low o/s/r park brake efficency noted

Pass 1 Jul 2008 75,954 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low

lower arm bushes perishing

n/s/f indicator lense cover missing

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leaks

rear shock absorber bushes perishing

windscreen chipped

wipers poor

Pass 1 Jun 2007 85,915 miles

Oil leak

osf lower arm rear bush splitting

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 55,106 miles

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

os rear view mirror casing broken †osf lower arm rear bush splitting

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 WGP is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P106 WGP, 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 P106 WGP registered?

P106 WGP is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 July 1997.

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