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D382 DLB

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,271 mi
Last recorded55,271 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD382 DLB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 55,271 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 50,691 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,680 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,672 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 50,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,401 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f cv gator insecure.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 50,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f cv gator insecure.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 49,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2013 49,988 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,296 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,665 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 48,665 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,945 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 47,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,207 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 42,207 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,582 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR BROKEN

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,608 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 44,742 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,742 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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D382 DLB is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D382 DLB, 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 D382 DLB registered?

D382 DLB is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 May 1987.

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