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P106 YWR

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,819 mi
Last recorded124,819 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 YWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 124,819 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 119,333 miles

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

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

general corosion undervehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2009 112,680 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 104,803 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 104,785 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 98,675 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 98,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 89,483 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 89,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 YWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWR, 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 YWR registered?

P106 YWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P106 YWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P106 YWR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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