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K104 HPU

1993 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,698 mi
Last recorded152,698 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astra106,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK104 HPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 152,698 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 152,698 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 149,159 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 149,159 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2006 146,123 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 146,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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K104 HPU is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K104 HPU, 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 K104 HPU registered?

K104 HPU is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 May 1993.

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