MOT History from tests of diesel VAUXHALL ASTRAs year 1990

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Pass percent:42.60%

(The average a diesel VAUXHALL ASTRA year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:1,486 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	184
Headlamp aim out of alignment	135
Brake pipe excessively corroded	127
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	117
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	117
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	99
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	93
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	88
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	82
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	82
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	69
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	57
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	52
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	50
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	50
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	48
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	48
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	47
Registration plate issues	44
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	43
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	39
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	38
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	36
Rear brake application uneven	31
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	30
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	29
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	29
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	25
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	21
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Rear brake binding	21
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Windscreen has damage	20
Front brake application uneven	19
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	19
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	17
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	17
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	17
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	17
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	17
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	15
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	14
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	13
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	13
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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 brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	9
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	9
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	8
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	6
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	6
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	5
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	5
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	4
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	4
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	4
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	4
Offside 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 insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured \|3.1.9\|	4
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	4
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Offside Outer 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
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3

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MOT History from tests of diesel VAUXHALL ASTRAs year 1990

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