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A6 UKR

1993 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,125 mi
Last recorded34,125 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astra106,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 UKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 34,125 miles

all brake pipes have been painted

both sides of body work rusty

bulkhead had welding repair to inside

Fail 25 Apr 2009 137,004 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

all brake pipes have been painted

both sides of body work rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2008 128,372 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 118,350 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 118,343 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A6 UKR is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A6 UKR, 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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What year was A6 UKR registered?

A6 UKR is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 May 1993.

Is A6 UKR safe to buy?

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