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B3 KCT

1993 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

203,200 mi
Last recorded203,200 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astra106,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 KCT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 203,200 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 202,166 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 201,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2022 198,703 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 197,232 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 193,861 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 191,654 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 191,654 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 189,562 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 185,754 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 182,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 180,752 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 174,835 miles

parking brake close to end of travel

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe(in engine bay)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 170,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 155,850 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 141,814 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 141,806 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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B3 KCT is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B3 KCT, 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 B3 KCT registered?

B3 KCT is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 1993.

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The MOT history for B3 KCT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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