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P941 LFA

1996 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,533 mi
Last recorded115,533 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP941 LFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 115,533 miles

Sill(s) corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel arche(s) corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 108,190 miles

Sill(s) corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 98,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sill(s) corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 98,101 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sill(s) corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,915 miles

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

Sill(s) slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 86,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,018 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,536 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 83,155 miles

n/s door mirror missing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,695 miles

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

Oil leak

front suspension creaking

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2012 80,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

front suspension creaking

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,654 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 77,652 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,019 miles

Oil leak

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 5 Oct 2010 76,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,240 miles

o\s + n\s rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 67,691 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,082 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 63,080 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 58,334 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 54,014 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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P941 LFA is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 93,264 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 P941 LFA, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P941 LFA registered?

P941 LFA is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 1996.

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