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T746 PUJ

1999 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,967 mi
Last recorded123,967 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Astra92,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT746 PUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 123,967 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 80,000 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 93,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2010 93,360 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 87,975 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 87,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

main brake pipes poor due to corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2008 80,002 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 80,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 70,489 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 66,816 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,627 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight weep on steering rack

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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T746 PUJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 92,902 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 T746 PUJ, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T746 PUJ registered?

T746 PUJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is T746 PUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T746 PUJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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