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1993 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,129 mi
Last recorded94,129 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astra106,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 94,129 miles

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

heavily undersealed

Fail 12 May 2017 94,108 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose off side front (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low off side (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,050 miles

Body slightly corroded

Both front strut top rubber mountings slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 84,102 miles

Body slightly corroded

Both front strut top upper moutings slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,615 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 80,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 75,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside and nearside front strut upper mountings slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2011 75,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside and offside front struts upper mountings slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door check noisey

heater control panel bulbs inop

steering wheel off-centre,too left

stiffness in park brake lever travel

Fail 24 Feb 2010 74,023 miles

drivers door check noisey

heater control panel bulbs inop

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering wheel off-centre,too left

stiffness in park brake lever travel

Pass 3 Mar 2009 71,538 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine underguard fitted restricting inspection of brake pipes,steering etc

exterior body sils covered by trims restricting inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,348 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 64,766 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 64,759 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 62,167 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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A12 BTC is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 106,159 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 A12 BTC, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 BTC is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 January 1993.

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