MOT History from tests of diesel VAUXHALL ASTRAs year 1989

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Pass percent:43.31%

(The average a diesel VAUXHALL ASTRA year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:792 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	105
Brake pipe excessively corroded	90
Headlamp aim out of alignment	86
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	51
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	48
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	47
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	38
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	34
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	33
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	30
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	24
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	22
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	22
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	22
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Registration plate issues	20
Front brake application uneven	17
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	16
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	16
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	16
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	15
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	14
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	12
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	11
Windscreen has damage	11
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Lower 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 brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	5
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.2\|	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	4
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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 Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	2
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Steering rack gaiter split osf and nsf \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2

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MOT History from tests of diesel VAUXHALL ASTRAs year 1989

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