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A3 UHO

1983 Vauxhall Nova

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,485 mi
Last recorded63,485 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Nova49,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,485 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,297 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 63,049 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,491 miles

corrosion to to outer sills and rear chassis legs

engine oil leak

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 18 Aug 2010 49,491 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to to outer sills and rear chassis legs

engine oil leak

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 15 Aug 2009 39,788 miles

rear petrol hose perishing

front no plate cracked

oil leak engine area

rear no plate discolouring

Fail 13 Aug 2009 39,788 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front no plate cracked

oil leak engine area

rear no plate discolouring

rear petrol hose perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,335 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 36,313 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 32,283 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 29,616 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 29,267 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?

Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
1,993
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
38,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31,003
constant velocity joint gaiter split 11,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,049
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,696
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,685
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A3 UHO is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1983 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 49,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Nova fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 31,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 UHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Nova typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 43 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 UHO registered?

A3 UHO is a 1983 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 22 August 1983.

Is A3 UHO safe to buy?

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