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L165 DOF

1993 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

214,288 mi
Last recorded214,288 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astravan142,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL165 DOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 214,288 miles

wear to front brake pads -- o/s front tyre worn on inner edge -- extensive corrosion to rear floor / well / rear panels - outside prescribed areas

Fail 31 Oct 2009 214,285 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

wear to front brake pads -- o/s front tyre worn on inner edge -- extensive corrosion to rear floor / well / rear panels - outside prescribed areas

Pass 7 Nov 2008 208,055 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 208,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 98,065 miles

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

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

Offside rear arch corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2006 192,120 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 192,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 184,629 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 184,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L165 DOF is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L165 DOF, 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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What year was L165 DOF registered?

L165 DOF is a 1993 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 7 October 1993.

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