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537 VMA

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,035 mi
Last recorded65,035 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration537 VMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,035 miles

Advise: rear seat belts not inspected due to rear seats folded down and load area covered

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 65,024 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Advise: rear seat belts not inspected due to rear seats folded down and load area covered

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,615 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 57,606 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsf lower balljoint boot split

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,058 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,654 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 45,653 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,354 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,812 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Jun 2007 38,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,844 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005

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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537 VMA is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 537 VMA, 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 537 VMA registered?

537 VMA is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is 537 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 537 VMA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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