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D581 RDS

1993 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,841 mi
Last recorded32,841 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astra106,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD581 RDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,841 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 32,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear wheel arch heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,426 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate is in poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2009 31,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear number plate is in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,682 miles

aux belt tensioner pully worn

Fail 24 Jun 2008 29,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

aux belt tensioner pully worn

Pass 11 Jul 2007 27,829 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 27,829 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 25,752 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 25,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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D581 RDS is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D581 RDS, 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 D581 RDS registered?

D581 RDS is a 1993 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 June 1993.

Is D581 RDS safe to buy?

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