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BAZ 1263

1993 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,571 mi
Last recorded114,571 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astra106,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 1263
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 114,571 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 114,253 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 113,856 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 113,484 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 113,484 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 113,130 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 112,707 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 112,288 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 111,664 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 110,776 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 109,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 108,999 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 108,999 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 107,715 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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BAZ 1263 is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BAZ 1263, 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 BAZ 1263 registered?

BAZ 1263 is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is BAZ 1263 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 1263 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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