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B14 DDA

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,733 mi
Last recorded76,733 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 DDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,733 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 64,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 56,146 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

o/s mirror outer casing missing

Fail 27 Nov 2006 56,146 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

o/s mirror outer casing missing

Pass 24 Nov 2005 52,332 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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B14 DDA is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B14 DDA, 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 B14 DDA registered?

B14 DDA is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is B14 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 DDA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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