MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive Front power steering pipe (Corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish
Oil leak ()
Front coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre starting to crack & perish
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Front coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish
Oil leak ()
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish
Oil leak
Rear wiper has no blade
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
fuel regulator corroded
fuel tank corroded
oil leak sump washer
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
fuel regulator corroded
fuel tank corroded
oil leak sump washer
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F955 VVN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1989 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 65,209 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 F955 VVN, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F955 VVN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 1989.
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