1987 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · E340 HAC
1987 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 117,940 miles. MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E340 HAC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2023
- 117,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E340 HAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Vauxhall Astra (E340 HAC) between December 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.
E340 HAC Mileage History
- 16/12/2021117,930 mi
- 20/12/2021117,934 mi+4 mi
- 21/04/2023117,940 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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