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K425 DSX

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

Black Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

158,578 mi
Last recorded158,578 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK425 DSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2008 158,578 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside 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)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 151,186 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

condition of welding repairs carried out to areas failed on test no 924806387081(vts no 9349AM) cannot be fully assessed due to undersealing of repair.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 151,186 miles

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

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

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

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

condition of welding repairs carried out to areas failed on test no 924806387081(vts no 9349AM) cannot be fully assessed due to undersealing of repair.

Fail 27 Mar 2007 151,155 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

slight corrosion to spare wheel area in boot floor.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 139,881 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 139,881 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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K425 DSX is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in Black with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K425 DSX, 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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What year was K425 DSX registered?

K425 DSX is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 17 March 1993.

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