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K103 AVS

1993 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,198 mi
Last recorded53,198 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astra106,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK103 AVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2011 53,198 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear wheel arches are covered with tape

corrosion to the rear of both cills

Fail 4 Feb 2010 52,305 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear wheel arches are covered with tape

corrosion to the rear of both cills

Pass 4 Feb 2009 51,108 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 51,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 49,817 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 49,798 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 48,427 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 46,966 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 46,966 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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K103 AVS is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 106,159 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 K103 AVS, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K103 AVS registered?

K103 AVS is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K103 AVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K103 AVS shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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