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E182 DPD

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,623 mi
Last recorded6,623 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE182 DPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2007 6,623 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 6,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 99,393 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 99,275 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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E182 DPD is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E182 DPD, 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 E182 DPD registered?

E182 DPD is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E182 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E182 DPD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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