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J106 AVW

1992 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,999 mi
Last recorded145,999 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2006
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astra106,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ106 AVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2006 145,999 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 145,999 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front suspension/shocks corroding.

imbalance in front brakes

o/s+n/s/r top suspension mounts starting to crack+perish.

oil leak.

rear suspension corroding.

Pass 14 Jun 2005 141,891 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 141,891 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion on,rear flexible brake hoses metal ends,outer sills,rear wheel arches,rear valance and inner sills.

diesel emissions close to 2.50 limit.

o/s+n/s/f top suspension mounts starting to perish.

o/s/r outer sill/wheel arch corroding badly.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edges. †n/s/r tyre starting to perish/wear thin on inner edges.

oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriorate. †n/s/r seatbelt starting to fray.

slight damage to o/s/f road wheel.

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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J106 AVW is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 106,753 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 J106 AVW, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J106 AVW registered?

J106 AVW is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 1992.

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