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K350 BDW

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

208,015 mi
Last recorded208,015 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK350 BDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2009 208,015 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 202,469 miles

footbrake travel slightly long

offside front outer sill damaged

offside front side light slightly dim

offside rear number plate light seems slightly dim

strong advise nearside front tyre on 1.6 & 2mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

Fail 14 May 2008 202,466 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

footbrake travel slightly long

offside front outer sill damaged

offside front side light slightly dim

offside rear number plate light seems slightly dim

possible filler repare to nearside inner wheel arch to inner sill

strong advise nearside front tyre on 1.6 & 2mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

Pass 13 Apr 2007 193,619 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 193,619 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front top strut top mountings worn

both rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

offside front outer sill damaged

strong advise nearside rear wheel arch slight sharp edges

Pass 3 May 2006 182,772 miles

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

ball jiont gaiter split

sill dented but not holed

Fail 27 Apr 2006 182,561 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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K350 BDW is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 142,248 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 Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K350 BDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K350 BDW is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 5 May 1993.

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