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A18 AKM

1996 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,122 mi
Last recorded55,122 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 AKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 55,122 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 41,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,263 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,473 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,225 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 38,225 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2005 36,786 miles

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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A18 AKM is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A18 AKM, 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 A18 AKM registered?

A18 AKM is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is A18 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 AKM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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