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D193 VVL

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,906 mi
Last recorded70,906 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD193 VVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,906 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 70,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 33,442 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 99,931 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 99,915 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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D193 VVL is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D193 VVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D193 VVL?

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What year was D193 VVL registered?

D193 VVL is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 January 1987.

Is D193 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D193 VVL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D193 VVL have outstanding finance?

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