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H351 EKR

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,901 mi
Last recorded74,901 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH351 EKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 74,901 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2024 74,899 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 74,899 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 74,851 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 74,827 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 74,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tiny chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills have trims fitted covering for inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2021 74,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner fuel pipe corroded

both outer sills are fitted with trims unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner fuel pipe corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 68,321 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also corroded . (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valance corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 68,321 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to corroded brake pipes and leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also corroded . (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valance corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 61,415 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 61,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 57,413 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,059 miles

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

power steering noise

surface corrosion on floor

Fail 2 Sep 2015 54,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power steering noise

surface corrosion on floor

Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,697 miles

n/s/f sill corroded through/not within any prescribed area.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,892 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 46,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,272 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 44,272 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,553 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,214 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,408 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,031 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,396 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 31,031 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 28,299 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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H351 EKR is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H351 EKR, 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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What year was H351 EKR registered?

H351 EKR is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 February 1991.

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The MOT history for H351 EKR shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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