MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,695 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K493 PRG is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1992 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 106,753 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 K493 PRG, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was K493 PRG registered?
K493 PRG is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 1992.
Is K493 PRG safe to buy?
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