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D233 HYW

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,942 mi
Last recorded48,942 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD233 HYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 48,942 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,871 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,810 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,671 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,526 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 48,526 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 48,424 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,424 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,279 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,090 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 47,878 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 47,878 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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D233 HYW is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D233 HYW, 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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How do I check the history of D233 HYW?

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What year was D233 HYW registered?

D233 HYW is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 July 1987.

Is D233 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D233 HYW shows 12 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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