MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,171 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
offside front tyre cracking on outer edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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G161 SHS is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1990 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 61,964 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 G161 SHS, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G161 SHS registered?
G161 SHS is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 February 1990.
Is G161 SHS safe to buy?
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