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H18 RTW

1994 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,845 mi
Last recorded158,845 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Astra103,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 RTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 158,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 155,829 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 155,829 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

alternator belt very loose

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 152,210 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 143,089 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 135,412 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 135,410 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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H18 RTW is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H18 RTW, 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 H18 RTW registered?

H18 RTW is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 1994.

Is H18 RTW safe to buy?

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