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A20 MJB

1993 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

136,680 mi
Last recorded136,680 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astra106,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 136,680 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 136,650 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 133,738 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 130,387 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode.

o/s/r wheel rim slight damage.

power steering pipes rusty but not leaking.

slight leak from steering rack.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 130,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode.

o/s/r wheel rim slight damage.

power steering pipes rusty but not leaking.

slight leak from steering rack.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 127,639 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished but down to cords.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 127,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished but down to cords.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 124,112 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2009 124,112 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2008 119,887 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking.

Fail 6 Mar 2008 119,847 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 113,849 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 113,847 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 109,274 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 109,274 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A20 MJB is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 A20 MJB, 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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A20 MJB is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 1993.

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