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D648 BAV

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,031 mi
Last recorded68,031 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD648 BAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 68,031 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,529 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 53,527 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

header tank cap missing

Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,393 miles

o/s and n/s rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,633 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,003 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 29,003 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,759 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,089 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 26,089 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 24,313 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 24,313 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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D648 BAV is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 D648 BAV, 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 D648 BAV registered?

D648 BAV is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 1987.

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The MOT history for D648 BAV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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