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L453 AUS

1987 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,866 mi
Last recorded105,866 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL453 AUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2008 105,866 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 102,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 98,155 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L453 AUS is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 59,884 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 L453 AUS, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L453 AUS registered?

L453 AUS is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is L453 AUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L453 AUS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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