MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,602 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Oil leak
brake pipes corroded
corrosion in both outer rear wheel arches
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
brake pipes corroded
corrosion in both outer rear wheel arches
Battery insecure
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
corrosion in both rear wheel arches
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Battery insecure
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
corrosion in both rear wheel arches
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Oil leak
corrosion in both rear wheel arches
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Oil leak
corrosion in both rear wheel arches
rear wheel arches have been duck taped
rear wheel arches have been taped up to hide rough edges
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D873 DDD is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 D873 DDD, 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 D873 DDD registered?
D873 DDD is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 January 1987.
Is D873 DDD safe to buy?
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