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AJZ 3591

1996 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,085 mi
Last recorded90,085 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 3591
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 90,085 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 86,769 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 86,769 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2009 85,327 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 85,327 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2008 82,411 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 79,613 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 75,154 miles

LIGHT SCRATCHING TO FRONT WINDSCREEN

Fail 13 Apr 2006 75,154 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

light scratching to front windscreen

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low on edges

rear brake pads starting to wear low

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 5 May 2005 72,516 miles

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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AJZ 3591 is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJZ 3591, 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 AJZ 3591 registered?

AJZ 3591 is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is AJZ 3591 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJZ 3591 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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