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M244 VEV

1994 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,799 mi
Last recorded117,799 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Astra103,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM244 VEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 117,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 117,797 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 112,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 107,868 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 107,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2009 99,918 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 99,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,780 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 95,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 89,456 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 89,456 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 82,960 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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M244 VEV is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M244 VEV, 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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M244 VEV is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 1994.

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