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J109 AVW

1992 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,562 mi
Last recorded20,562 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astra106,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ109 AVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 20,562 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Jul 2011 18,285 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 15,375 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 15,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 8,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 98,276 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 82,065 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 79,215 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 74,748 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 74,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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J109 AVW is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J109 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 J109 AVW registered?

J109 AVW is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 May 1992.

Is J109 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J109 AVW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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