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P107 FBU

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,566 mi
Last recorded68,566 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 FBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 68,566 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases limited life (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 63,037 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 63,037 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,610 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,043 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 59,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,261 miles

rack boots damp

slight perishing on front top strut mountings

some cracking on rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 20 Feb 2013 55,261 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rack boots damp

slight perishing on front top strut mountings

some cracking on rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,656 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

PAS leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres perished

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,656 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

PAS leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres perished

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,267 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

PAS leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

accelerator sticking

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Feb 2011 50,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

PAS leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

accelerator sticking

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,573 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

PAS fluid leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 25 Feb 2010 48,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

PAS fluid leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,394 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

PAS leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front no plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

PAS belt cracked

PAS leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2007 41,213 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 41,213 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 37,419 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,419 miles

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 FBU is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P107 FBU, 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 FBU is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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