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D333 OVU

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,476 mi
Last recorded101,476 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD333 OVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 101,476 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 101,153 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 100,715 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 100,242 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 100,242 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 100,221 miles

front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 25 Mar 2021 100,177 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,932 miles

front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,880 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 99,857 miles

front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,356 miles

front seat belts slow to retract

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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D333 OVU is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D333 OVU, 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 D333 OVU?

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What year was D333 OVU registered?

D333 OVU is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D333 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D333 OVU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D333 OVU have outstanding finance?

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