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D643 OWN

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,073 mi
Last recorded51,073 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD643 OWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,073 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 51,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside front brake disc burnt (inside braking surface is blue/purple)

oil leak/s

smell of fuel under bonnet - no leaks found at time of test

tailgate struts worn and not holding tailgate up

wipers very slow

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,764 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 50,291 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to both front (wings to chassis)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 50,291 miles

corrosion to both front (wings to chassis)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,388 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 49,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

front no.plate cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,700 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 48,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,331 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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D643 OWN is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D643 OWN, 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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D643 OWN is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 1987.

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