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M356 AVW

1994 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,288 mi
Last recorded134,288 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Astra103,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 AVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2006 134,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 134,288 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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M356 AVW is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M356 AVW, 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 M356 AVW registered?

M356 AVW is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M356 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M356 AVW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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