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P107 NOW

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,844 mi
Last recorded149,844 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 NOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 149,844 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2013 149,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 147,549 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 143,917 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 143,904 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 140,519 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 137,271 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 137,271 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 132,305 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 132,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 125,170 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 125,170 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2006 119,966 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 119,966 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NOW is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NOW, 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 NOW is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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