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D549 YGW

1987 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,041 mi
Last recorded74,041 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD549 YGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 74,041 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 21 Nov 2014 73,945 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 25 Nov 2013 65,188 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

Fail 22 Nov 2013 65,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,792 miles

Loose wires under car.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Plastic sill covers fitted

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 12 Oct 2012 55,747 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Loose wires hanging under car.

Nearside front tyre starting to crack.

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Plastic sill cover fitted

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,459 miles

Front crossmember damaged

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

O/S/R W/arch starting to corrode.

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 54,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front crossmember damaged

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

O/S/R W/arch starting to corrode.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 52,561 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,166 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 51,357 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 50,650 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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D549 YGW is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D549 YGW, 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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D549 YGW is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 January 1987.

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