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B957 AAV

1996 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,592 mi
Last recorded43,592 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB957 AAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,592 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 40,608 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,370 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 37,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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B957 AAV is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B957 AAV, 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 B957 AAV registered?

B957 AAV is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B957 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B957 AAV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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