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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL ASTRAs year 1985

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mot history
Pass percent:54.52%
(The average a petrol VAUXHALL ASTRA year 1985 passes without issue)
Based on:1,196 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment85
Brake pipe excessively corroded75
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively67
Registration plate lamp issues56
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|52
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|41
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|38
Brakes imbalanced across an axle36
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|35
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|26
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated19
Registration plate issues18
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|17
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|16
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|15
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|15
Horn not working |1.6.2a|14
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|14
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|13
Rear brake application uneven13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|13
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|11
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|11
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|11
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|10
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|9
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|8
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Front brake application uneven7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Emissions not tested |7.0|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|5
Rear brake binding5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Windscreen has damage5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|4
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|4
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|4
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b|3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|3
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
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|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|2
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|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
Windscreen washer not working 2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|2
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|2
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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