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A5 BAK

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,285 mi
Last recorded78,285 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 78,285 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front sill has corrision but not within a prescribed area

Fail 5 Mar 2012 78,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wing mirror glass damaged

o/s/f outer sill holed & corroded not within 30cm of any structure area

Pass 30 Sep 2010 74,678 miles

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

O/S/F FLASHER LENS BROKEN, N/S/F FOR LIGHT BROKEN. EXTENSIVE BODY WORK DAMAGE. N/S DOOR MIRROR BROKEN

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,442 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008
Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,281 miles

Nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,061 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 56,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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A5 BAK is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A5 BAK, 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 A5 BAK registered?

A5 BAK is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is A5 BAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 BAK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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