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D706 RCY

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,209 mi
Last recorded108,209 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD706 RCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 108,209 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 108,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 107,610 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 107,589 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 106,628 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 106,554 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 106,339 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 106,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 105,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 105,570 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 105,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal slightly spongey.

handbrake travel slightly long.

n/s/r brake cable repaired,but not inappropriately.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 105,000 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

brake pedal slightly spongey.

handbrake travel slightly long.

slight play in both n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 104,278 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 104,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 103,889 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 108,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 103,510 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 98,276 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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D706 RCY is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D706 RCY, 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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D706 RCY is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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