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P107 UUS

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,424 mi
Last recorded157,424 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 UUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 157,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 25 Feb 2010 157,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 144,722 miles

front discs worn+front tyres low inner edge +n/s/r tyre cracking on tread+n/s/f wishbone ball joint slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2008 131,811 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2007 120,490 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 106,878 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 106,878 miles

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

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 UUS is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UUS, 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 P107 UUS registered?

P107 UUS is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P107 UUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P107 UUS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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