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D152 YPM

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,230 mi
Last recorded60,230 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD152 YPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 60,230 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 60,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 60,192 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 60,133 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 60,071 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 59,985 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,892 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,524 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,153 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 59,153 miles

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both (5.3.2 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,526 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 58,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,600 miles

Oil leak

under car covered in underseal

Fail 19 Jul 2016 57,591 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

under car covered in underseal

Fail 29 Jan 2015 56,869 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 56,869 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 55,712 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,573 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2012 53,463 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2011 51,846 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,283 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 47,597 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 46,681 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 46,681 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 45,505 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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D152 YPM is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 59,884 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 D152 YPM, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D152 YPM is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 February 1987.

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