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Q669WHL

1971 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,888 mi
Last recorded79,888 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Astra100,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ669WHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 79,888 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 104,552 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrossion on offside rear arch not within perscribed area

Pass 10 Mar 2007 97,970 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 91,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 91,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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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Q669WHL is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 100,784 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 Q669WHL, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q669WHL registered?

Q669WHL is a 1971 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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