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VAS 189

2003 Austin A35

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,106 mi
Last recorded33,106 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAS 189
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,106 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,048 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,882 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,747 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,518 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,270 miles

slight dampness around fuel tank?

Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,042 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,817 miles

O/S REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 22 Jun 2006 31,549 miles

How Reliable is the Austin A35?

Based on 9,322 MOT tests across 1,780 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
296
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
1,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 362
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 287
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 227
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VAS 189 is a 2003 Austin A35 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Austin A35 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 362 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAS 189, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A35 typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 23 years old, this Austin A35 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VAS 189 registered?

VAS 189 is a 2003 Austin A35, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is VAS 189 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAS 189 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VAS 189 have outstanding finance?

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