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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL ASTRAs year 1990

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mot history
Pass percent:46.78%
(The average a petrol VAUXHALL ASTRA year 1990 passes without issue)
Based on:16,715 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment1504
Brake pipe excessively corroded1433
Registration plate lamp issues974
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively905
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|819
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|797
Brakes imbalanced across an axle652
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|634
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|606
Brake hose excessively deteriorated592
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|566
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|518
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|507
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|492
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|468
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|395
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|377
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|345
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|330
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|316
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|303
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort274
Horn not working |1.6.2a|266
Registration plate issues265
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|264
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|247
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|247
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|242
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|233
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|233
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|230
Rear brake application uneven212
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|210
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|208
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|200
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|188
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|178
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|177
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|163
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|162
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|160
Front brake application uneven153
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|150
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|150
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|148
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|141
Rear brake binding141
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|141
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|138
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|138
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|135
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|134
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|132
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|131
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|130
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|125
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|125
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|124
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|118
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|113
Windscreen has damage113
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|107
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|107
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|104
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|102
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|101
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|100
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|99
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|98
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|98
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|98
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|96
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|96
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|96
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|95
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|95
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|93
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|92
Emissions not tested |7.0|91
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|90
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|89
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|89
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|88
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|87
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|86
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|86
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|82
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|81
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|81
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|79
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|77
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|76
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|74
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|74
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|73
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|72
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|72
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|71
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|71
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|71
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|70
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|68
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|67
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|67
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|66
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|66
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|63
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|63
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|62
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|62
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|61
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|61
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|60
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|60
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|59
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|55
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|54
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|53
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|53
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|53
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|52
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|52
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|52
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|52
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|51
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement50
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|49
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|49
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|48
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|48
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|48
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|48
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|48
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|46
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|45
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|45
Windscreen wiper blade insecure45
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|45
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|45
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|45
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault43
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|42
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|41
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|41
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|41
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|41
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|41
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|41
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|41
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|40
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|40
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|40
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|39
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|39
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9|39
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|39
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|38
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|38
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|37
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|37
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|37
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|36
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement36
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened35
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|35
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|35
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|35
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|35
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|34
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|34
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|34
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|34
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|33
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|33
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|33
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|33
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|33
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|32
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|32
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|31
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|31
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|31
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|31
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|31
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|30
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|29
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|29
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|29
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|28
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|28
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|28
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|28
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|28
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|27
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|27
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|27
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|27
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|27
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|27
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|27

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