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K103 RLP

1993 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,857 mi
Last recorded98,857 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astra106,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK103 RLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 98,857 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 93,202 miles

engine oily

front brake pads wearing low

offside c.v boot perished

offside front lower arm rear bush seperating

Pass 10 Jan 2011 88,410 miles

corrosion at rear of sills

Pass 7 Jan 2010 83,857 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2009 79,046 miles

both front wishbone rubbers wearing and cracking

both rear wheel archs to outer door seals starting to rust

front grill missing damage on front bumper

front n/plate backing starting to come away from plate

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

rear wiper blade rubber

stone chip on n/s/f headlight glass

Pass 14 Jan 2008 74,126 miles

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

corrosion blisters present on both rear outer sill panels.

corrosion surfacing on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 68,833 miles

front number plate damaged

near side headhamp chiped

off side front tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Oct 2005 61,949 miles

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

Front number plate in poor condition.

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Oct 2005 61,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front number plate in poor condition.

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 RLP is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 K103 RLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K103 RLP?

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What year was K103 RLP registered?

K103 RLP is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K103 RLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K103 RLP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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