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D309 TGA

1987 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,603 mi
Last recorded62,603 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD309 TGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 62,603 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 169,611 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,835 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 61,835 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 61,836 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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D309 TGA is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D309 TGA, 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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What year was D309 TGA registered?

D309 TGA is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 May 1987.

Is D309 TGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D309 TGA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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