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J856 VDU

1992 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,195 mi
Last recorded100,195 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2007
Typical for 1992 Opel Astra117,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ856 VDU
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2007 100,195 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 100,183 miles

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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J856 VDU is a 1992 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 117,515 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 Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J856 VDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 34 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J856 VDU registered?

J856 VDU is a 1992 Opel Astra, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J856 VDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J856 VDU 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.

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