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99 WAX

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,786 mi
Last recorded64,786 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration99 WAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 64,786 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 64,722 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 64,716 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box at rear holed (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 64,515 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,495 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,463 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 64,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 64,446 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,142 miles

Cat to centre section on exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,909 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,325 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 62,707 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 62,180 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 61,232 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,883 miles

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

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

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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99 WAX is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 99 WAX, 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 99 WAX registered?

99 WAX is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is 99 WAX safe to buy?

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