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D832 OYC

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,163 mi
Last recorded65,163 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD832 OYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 65,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 65,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 65,163 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 65,163 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,163 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland stanchion (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rubber top mount deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rubber top mount deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 65,163 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland stanchion (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rubber top mount deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rubber top mount deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,162 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 65,162 miles

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

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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D832 OYC is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D832 OYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D832 OYC registered?

D832 OYC is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 May 1987.

Is D832 OYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D832 OYC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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