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H13 MED

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,018 mi
Last recorded82,018 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 MED
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 82,018 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 82,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 78,430 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded - Front wings, Sills, front subframe, offside jacking point.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 77,159 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 77,159 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer re-sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 75,152 miles

Exhaust mounting defective poor method of securing ...rearmost exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 73,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 73,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 71,921 miles

Front Subframe corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 69,573 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 67,753 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 67,753 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,309 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,797 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 58,447 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 58,447 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,110 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 55,110 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 52,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 52,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,032 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,190 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 45,029 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 43,520 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 43,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 51,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,538 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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H13 MED is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H13 MED, 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 H13 MED registered?

H13 MED is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is H13 MED safe to buy?

The MOT history for H13 MED shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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