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H2 HKW

1996 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,359 mi
Last recorded29,359 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astra93,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 HKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 29,359 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Both Rear Sills Slightly Corroded

Front Coil Springs Corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall and In Tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2019 29,353 miles

Emissions not tested Due to Rear Exhaust Tailpipe has major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill Rusty and Holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Tail Box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Both Rear Sills Slightly Corroded

Front Coil Springs Corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall and In Tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2018 29,008 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Front Coil Springs Corroded

Generally Underneath vehicle in rusty condition

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 7 Aug 2018 29,004 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due to Back Box has major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Front Coil Springs Corroded

Generally Underneath vehicle in rusty condition

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 10 Jul 2017 28,456 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust system deteriated

both rear tyres cracks on outer and inner walls

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

rear shockers rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,864 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Engine Management light on

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre cracks on outer wall and inner

Nearside Rear Tyre cracks in inner wall

Nearside Wing mirror missing

Offside Rear Tyre cracks in inner wall

Rear brake hose and pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 27,846 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill rusty and holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill rusty and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill rusty and holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill rusty and holed (2.4.A.3)

Both front brake pipes corroded

Engine Management light on

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre cracks on outer wall and inner

Nearside Rear Tyre cracks in inner wall

Nearside Wing mirror missing

Offside Rear Tyre cracks in inner wall

Rear brake hose and pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked but not showing cords

offside rear tyre side wall cracked but not showing cords

Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,292 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall is cracked but not showing cords

Fail 11 Jul 2014 26,291 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall is cracked but not showing cords

Pass 18 Jul 2013 25,256 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 25,255 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2012 24,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 24,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 24,448 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 24,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,150 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 23,729 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,122 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 23,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,628 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,186 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H2 HKW is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H2 HKW, 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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H2 HKW is a 1996 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 July 1996.

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