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262 AGJ

1994 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,866 mi
Last recorded56,866 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Astra103,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration262 AGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 56,866 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 56,738 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 56,492 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 55,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 54,504 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 53,553 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,827 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 111,398 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 111,398 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 111,197 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 111,197 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2013 111,397 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 111,197 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 105,119 miles

Both Front Tyres Perishing

Both rear Suspension Coil Springs Rusted

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusting

Engine Oil Leaks

Front And Rear Brake Discs Rusted

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Slight Blow From Front Exhaust Silencer

Pass 6 May 2009 104,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2009 104,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 103,032 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 103,032 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 96,889 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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262 AGJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 262 AGJ, 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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262 AGJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 1994.

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