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K125 YPK

1993 Vauxhall Astramax

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,077 mi
Last recorded92,077 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Astramax58,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK125 YPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstramax
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2017 92,077 miles

Brake performance not tested Pipe burst (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Vallance (6.6.6)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 88,528 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion across the vehicle

wheel arches taped up to cover sharp edges

Fail 19 Jul 2016 88,450 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion across the vehicle

wheel arches taped up to cover sharp edges

Pass 29 Jul 2015 85,974 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Fail 23 Jul 2015 85,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,320 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 84,263 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,798 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 82,788 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 80,832 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 80,810 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 79,174 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 79,160 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 77,566 miles

underside corroding

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 75,830 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 75,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 71,121 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 71,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astramax?

Based on 6,888 MOT tests across 2,089 vehicles.

58.8%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,787
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,118
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 909
constant velocity joint gaiter split 530
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 504
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K125 YPK is a 1993 Vauxhall Astramax in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 58,671 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 Astramax fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,787 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K125 YPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astramax typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 33 years old, this Vauxhall Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K125 YPK is a 1993 Vauxhall Astramax, first registered on 22 June 1993.

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