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FIL 5484

1994 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,373 mi
Last recorded79,373 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Astra103,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 5484
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,373 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,871 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 78,870 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 78,325 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 77,817 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 76,910 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 75,867 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 74,457 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 74,457 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 73,000 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 70,802 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 70,802 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 67,006 miles

cam belt is due for change

Pass 21 Jul 2005 63,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FIL 5484 is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 103,786 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 FIL 5484, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FIL 5484 registered?

FIL 5484 is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is FIL 5484 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 5484 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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