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H204 VYA

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,248 mi
Last recorded74,248 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH204 VYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 74,248 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 70,281 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front engine mount worn

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,359 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes cracked

fuel pump mountings deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,336 miles

ADVISE center rear lap belt been removed

ADVISE front exhaust bracket cracked

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,127 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,813 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,719 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 39,597 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 37,802 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 35,374 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 30,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,818 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on side walls

Fail 18 Dec 2006 27,818 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both rear tyres slightly perished on side walls

Pass 6 Dec 2005 27,602 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 27,602 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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H204 VYA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 71,271 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H204 VYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 35 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H204 VYA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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