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K238 AUR

1971 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,439 mi
Last recorded130,439 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Astra100,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK238 AUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 130,439 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 124,007 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2007 123,392 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 123,379 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 121,945 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 121,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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K238 AUR is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 100,784 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 K238 AUR, 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 55 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 K238 AUR?

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What year was K238 AUR registered?

K238 AUR is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is K238 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K238 AUR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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