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K499 YRO

1992 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,379 mi
Last recorded183,379 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Astra106,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK499 YRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 183,379 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Idle speed high

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

Oil leak

Steering rack leaking slightly

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 183,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Idle speed high

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

Oil leak

Steering rack leaking slightly

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 176,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pffside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2011 168,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2010 161,610 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting cracked

offside door step getting rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2009 155,553 miles

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

centre exhaust mount missing nearside

Pass 28 Mar 2008 150,606 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 144,445 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 144,439 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 138,980 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 138,980 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside 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.

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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K499 YRO is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K499 YRO, 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 K499 YRO registered?

K499 YRO is a 1992 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 December 1992.

Is K499 YRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K499 YRO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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