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OIL 4534

1987 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 4534
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020
Pass 10 Aug 2019
Pass 10 Jul 2018
Pass 15 Jul 2017

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2016

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bulkhead flexing

Fail 4 Mar 2016

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake lamp applied (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment bolts appear loose (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack arm fixing bolt appears loose (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever insecure bolts appear loose (3.1.3b)

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

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

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

some corrosion around o/s/f floor area

Pass 8 Dec 2011
Pass 10 Dec 2010
Fail 10 Dec 2010

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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OIL 4534 is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OIL 4534, 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 OIL 4534 registered?

OIL 4534 is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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The MOT history for OIL 4534 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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