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K495 LAB

1992 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,384 mi
Last recorded187,384 miles
Recorded on10 May 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astra106,753 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK495 LAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 May 2007 187,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 182,239 miles

Offside Front Upper Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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K495 LAB is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 K495 LAB, 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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K495 LAB is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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