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E166 XDV

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

2,030 mi
Last recorded2,030 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE166 XDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 2,030 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,501 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 88,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 88,448 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 80,625 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Champagne supernova in the sky!!!!

Nearside Rear Inner Corrosion to upper inner boot panel.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Oct 2018 80,625 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Champagne supernova in the sky!!!!

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Corrosion to upper inner boot panel.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 80,625 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

advise non standard suspension parts fitted reducing damping effect

advise parking brake minimum effort only just met

Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,992 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded, but outside prescribed areas

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower rack mount (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 71,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded, but outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rack (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel tank/filler neck pipes perished

rear fog lamp lense painted black, unable to check light output, due to not working

temporary fuel cap fitted

tyre size 155/80 r13t

Pass 17 May 2016 65,185 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 62,705 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,616 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,077 miles

n/s/f tyre worn down to the wear indicators

Fail 8 Aug 2013 60,075 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn down to the wear indicators

Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,895 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,402 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 56,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,774 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,883 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 54,110 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 54,110 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 51,546 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 49,108 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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E166 XDV is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E166 XDV, 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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E166 XDV is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 October 1987.

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