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EAZ 5440

1994 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,843 mi
Last recorded155,843 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Astra103,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAZ 5440
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2013 155,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 148,774 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded, and brake pipe union corroded.

Fail 8 Aug 2012 148,742 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded, and brake pipe union corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 144,864 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake ferrules corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2011 144,856 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake ferrules corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2010 141,424 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 141,410 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 136,338 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 132,920 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 127,439 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 127,434 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 121,699 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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EAZ 5440 is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 EAZ 5440, 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 EAZ 5440 registered?

EAZ 5440 is a 1994 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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