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P107 BDG

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,086 mi
Last recorded107,086 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 BDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 107,086 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 107,085 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 92,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 92,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 82,194 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 79,422 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,527 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,572 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,956 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,674 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 54,369 miles

both rear flexi metal ends corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Feb 2007 51,299 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 51,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 47,358 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 47,358 miles

Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 3 Nov 2005 47,297 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

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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P107 BDG is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P107 BDG, 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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P107 BDG is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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