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BCB 445

1993 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,167 mi
Last recorded95,167 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astra106,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCB 445
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 95,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2017 95,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn inner edges

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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BCB 445 is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 106,159 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BCB 445, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCB 445 registered?

BCB 445 is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is BCB 445 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCB 445 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BCB 445 have outstanding finance?

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