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K494 ULJ

1992 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,968 mi
Last recorded111,968 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astra106,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 ULJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 111,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Mar 2009 111,788 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

baffles in centre exhaust section loose

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2008 103,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both front top shocker mounting rubbers deteriated

both outersills rusty

slight knocking noise from offside front top shocker mount

Fail 28 Mar 2008 103,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both front top shocker mounting rubbers deteriated

both outersills rusty

slight knocking noise from offside front top shocker mount

Pass 22 Mar 2007 100,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

both outersills rusty

offside rear arch rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2006 96,779 miles

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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K494 ULJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K494 ULJ, 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 K494 ULJ registered?

K494 ULJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 1992.

Is K494 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K494 ULJ 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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