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C20 VXH

1993 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,839 mi
Last recorded141,839 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astra106,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 VXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 141,839 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 141,663 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 140,837 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 140,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 140,466 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 140,251 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 139,779 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 136,896 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 136,205 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 131,575 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 126,052 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 126,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 124,660 miles

Oil leak

front tyres cracking in tread

offside headlamp slightly insecure but ok when bonnet closed

Pass 23 Apr 2010 123,354 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 123,253 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 120,599 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 117,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper blades split

Fail 26 Jan 2008 117,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper blades split

Fail 1 Dec 2007 117,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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C20 VXH is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C20 VXH, 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 C20 VXH registered?

C20 VXH is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 August 1993.

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