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G6 PDY

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,400 mi
Last recorded100,400 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 PDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 100,400 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 98,065 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 92,216 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 91,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear and both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front and rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 91,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear and both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front and rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 80,646 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,147 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 62,964 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 62,964 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 59,228 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 56,407 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,417 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 50,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,133 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,207 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 41,032 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 37,656 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 37,652 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 35,069 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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G6 PDY is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G6 PDY, 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 G6 PDY registered?

G6 PDY is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is G6 PDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G6 PDY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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