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P518 AGR

1996 Chevrolet Astro

Silver Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,041 mi
Last recorded111,041 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 AGR
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 111,041 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 106,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.3.3 (a) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 103,503 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 101,934 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 100,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking in tread area and side wallss

exhaust corroded in places

slight oil leak lower engine area

Pass 13 Dec 2011 97,558 miles

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 6 Dec 2011 97,452 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 7 Jul 2010 94,233 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 93,691 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 92,224 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Astro?

Based on 6,740 MOT tests across 567 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
2,155
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
567
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 266
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 169
Steering pivot point has excessive play 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 137
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P518 AGR is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Silver with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Chevrolet Astro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 74,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Astro fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P518 AGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Astro typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Chevrolet Astro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P518 AGR registered?

P518 AGR is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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