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A13 GKW

1994 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,879 mi
Last recorded163,879 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Astra103,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 GKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 163,879 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 153,368 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 153,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 147,456 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2006 136,101 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

spare tyre defective

Pass 22 May 2005 130,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oil leak

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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A13 GKW is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A13 GKW, 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 A13 GKW registered?

A13 GKW is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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