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K496 UOD

1992 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,669 mi
Last recorded141,669 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astra106,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK496 UOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 141,669 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 141,669 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 136,432 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 136,430 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

O/S head light glass cracked

O/S/F seat belt stork pretensioner activated

front wishbone bushes pereshed

fuel stains on tank

oil leak

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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K496 UOD is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K496 UOD, 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 K496 UOD registered?

K496 UOD is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 1992.

Is K496 UOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K496 UOD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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