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L102 SYJ

1994 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,839 mi
Last recorded97,839 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Astra103,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL102 SYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 97,839 miles

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

front exhaust section heavily rusted at joint .

offside front wiper blade rubber split at end .

Fail 3 Mar 2012 95,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system corroded and missing one mounting

Pass 3 Mar 2012 95,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded and missing one mounting

Pass 25 Feb 2011 91,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front wiper blade rubber split at end

Pass 2 Mar 2010 877,122 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 87,640 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2009 82,335 miles

condensation on inside of nearside front headlamp unit not affecting beam image or light output

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2008 78,873 miles

nearside front lower arm rear bush perrished

nearside rear tyre wearing at edges

Pass 21 Feb 2007 74,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 68,853 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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L102 SYJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 103,786 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 L102 SYJ, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L102 SYJ registered?

L102 SYJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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