MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL ASTRAs year 1987

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Pass percent:49.67%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL ASTRA year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:3,930 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	354
Headlamp aim out of alignment	287
Registration plate lamp issues	195
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	183
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	183
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	168
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	157
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	128
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	126
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	106
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	95
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	94
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	91
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	90
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	81
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	74
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	74
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	74
Registration plate issues	67
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	66
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	61
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	59
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	57
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	55
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	51
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	50
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	50
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	49
Rear brake application uneven	47
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	46
Rear brake binding	44
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	44
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	41
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	41
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	38
Front brake application uneven	38
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	37
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	37
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	36
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	35
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	33
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	31
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	30
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	28
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	28
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	27
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	27
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	24
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Windscreen has damage	23
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	23
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	22
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	22
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	21
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	21
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	19
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	18
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	17
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	16
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	16
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	15
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	15
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	15
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	15
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	15
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	15
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	13
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	13
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	12
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	11
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	10
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	10
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	10
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	9
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	9
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	8
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	7
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	7
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	7
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	6
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	6

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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL ASTRAs year 1987

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