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H28 BGU

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,659 mi
Last recorded27,659 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH28 BGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,659 miles

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

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres perrished and cracked

Fail 31 May 2017 27,211 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres perrished and cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,342 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 22,342 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 22,241 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 21,989 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 21,988 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,533 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,000 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 21,000 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,360 miles

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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H28 BGU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H28 BGU, 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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H28 BGU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 April 1991.

Is H28 BGU safe to buy?

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