MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL ASTRAs year 1983

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Pass percent:56.16%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL ASTRA year 1983 passes without issue)

Based on:1,314 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	70
Brake pipe excessively corroded	63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	58
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	47
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Registration plate lamp issues	38
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	37
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	29
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	28
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	25
Registration plate issues	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	17
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	16
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Rear brake binding	15
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	15
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	5
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	2
Nearside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	2
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system \|union\| \|1.1.12 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL ASTRAs year 1983

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