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DAZ 5131

1994 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

105,760 mi
Last recorded105,760 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Astra103,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 5131
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 105,760 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 105,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 10,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 103,100 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 103,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 92,581 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 92,581 miles

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

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

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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DAZ 5131 is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 DAZ 5131, 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 DAZ 5131 registered?

DAZ 5131 is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is DAZ 5131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAZ 5131 shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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