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K103 SBX

1993 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,268 mi
Last recorded159,268 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astra106,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK103 SBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2009 159,268 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2009 159,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2008 153,552 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2008 153,547 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2008 153,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

emissions not tested due to exhaust blow

radiator leaking

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2007 150,751 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 150,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both front bottom wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 3 Aug 2006 148,742 miles

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 SBX is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

K103 SBX is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 1993.

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