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P108 ONE

1997 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,383 mi
Last recorded67,383 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Astra89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 ONE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Steel rim fitted (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 67,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,333 miles

Brakes ; o/s/f & both rear brake hoses , ferrules corroded

Suspension ; rear coil springs & upper mounting areas corroded

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel nuts covered

Pass 7 May 2014 59,673 miles

Both front indicators faded .

Both front tyres worn on inner edge .

Front subframe & front suspension corroded .

Front to rear & rear brake pipes corroded .

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F brake pipe corroded .

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear chassis corroded .

Fail 7 May 2014 59,673 miles

Both front indicators faded .

Both front tyres worn on inner edge .

Front subframe & front suspension corroded .

Front to rear & rear brake pipes corroded .

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F brake pipe corroded .

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear chassis corroded .

Pass 8 May 2013 58,640 miles

both front suspension legs corroded

both rear outer brake pipes corroded

front subframe corroded

os & ns rear chassis Corroded by coil springs

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 57,586 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 56,135 miles

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 11 May 2011 56,130 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 27 Apr 2011 56,108 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion present around n/s and o/s rear spring mounts

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2010 54,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 51,544 miles

corrosion present around n/s and o/s rear spring mounts

slight dampness around power steering pump

small crack in centre of windscreen

Pass 19 May 2008 48,493 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear springs coil bound

Pass 21 May 2007 44,644 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 24 May 2006 39,342 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 39,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion present around n/s and o/s rear spring mounts

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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P108 ONE is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 P108 ONE, 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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P108 ONE is a 1997 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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