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G173 DLJ

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,034 mi
Last recorded97,034 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 DLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 97,034 miles

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish

o/s/r light lens damaged

slight blow rear silencere

slight front brake distortion

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

sun visors broken

Fail 12 Apr 2010 97,001 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish

n/s/f c/v boot loose & weeping grease

o/s/r light lens damaged

slight blow rear silencere

slight front brake distortion

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

sun visors broken

Pass 4 Apr 2009 89,809 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 89,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 85,663 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 85,663 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 83,608 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 83,605 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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G173 DLJ is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G173 DLJ, 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 G173 DLJ registered?

G173 DLJ is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 January 1990.

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