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N45 BWK

1996 Chevrolet Astro

White Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

25,647 mi
Last recorded25,647 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Chevrolet Astro74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN45 BWK
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 25,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play to steering idlers (both)

Fail 3 Nov 2025 25,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play to steering idlers (both)

Pass 1 Sep 2020 23,540 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 23,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 22,653 miles

Nearside front lower shock absorber bush deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2018 22,653 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges In front foot well next to the handbrake lever (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside front lower shock absorber bush deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2017 20,911 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 20,911 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported drivers footwell (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2016 17,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside rear and offside rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,853 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 14,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nera side front lower bush worn

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Astro?

Based on 6,740 MOT tests across 567 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
2,155
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
567
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 266
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 169
Steering pivot point has excessive play 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 137
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N45 BWK is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Chevrolet Astro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 Chevrolet Astro fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N45 BWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Astro typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Chevrolet Astro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N45 BWK registered?

N45 BWK is a 1996 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N45 BWK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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