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L125 THU

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

113,020 mi
Last recorded113,020 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL125 THU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2013 113,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

interior mirror missing

n/s & o/s rear chassi light corosion

Pass 26 Jan 2012 108,970 miles

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

front cross member corroding

ns/os front top strutt mounts corroding

ns/os inner sills corroding

ns/os rear axle mounts corroding

ns/os rear top spring mounts corroding

rear boot floor corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2012 108,970 miles

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

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

front cross member corroding

ns/os front top strutt mounts corroding

ns/os inner sills corroding

ns/os rear axle mounts corroding

ns/os rear top spring mounts corroding

rear boot floor corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2011 100,873 miles

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

ns/os inner sills very slightly corroding

os outer sill very slightly corroding

steering rack very slight play

Fail 24 Jan 2011 100,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

ns/os inner sills very slightly corroding

os outer sill very slightly corroding

steering rack very slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2010 95,360 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 95,360 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 89,980 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2009 89,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2008 84,568 miles

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

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 84,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 79,270 miles

oil leaking from engine top cover

Fail 15 Jan 2007 79,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

fuel pipe leaking at tank

smoke test not carried out no belt history

service brakes not working

Pass 1 Feb 2006 75,656 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 75,602 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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L125 THU is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 142,248 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 Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L125 THU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L125 THU is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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