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H385 KPA

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

68,213 mi
Last recorded68,213 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH385 KPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,213 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 68,213 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 68,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,154 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 68,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 68,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front outer boot twisted

both front caliper retaining clips missing

both front strut top mounting bushes perished

front brake discs in poor condition

fuel pump mounts in poor condition

o/s drive shaft insecure at mounting point

undertray fitted to vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2017 68,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front outer boot twisted

both front caliper retaining clips missing

both front strut top mounting bushes perished

front brake discs in poor condition

fuel pump mounts in poor condition

o/s drive shaft insecure at mounting point

undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,927 miles

exhaust system held on with jubilee clips

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 9 Aug 2016 67,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam comes on (1.1.A.3f)

Fuel hose leaking from tank to pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front tyres perished

exhaust system held on with jubilee clips

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front tyre has a cut in side wall

Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust back box rubbers missing but system still secure

front brake discs corroded

fuel pipe corroded (tank to pump)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 67,728 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust back box rubbers missing but system still secure

front brake discs corroded

fuel pipe corroded (tank to pump)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,728 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,992 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,064 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 64,060 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 63,509 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 63,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2008 58,404 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 58,404 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 19 May 2007 53,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2007 53,445 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 44,630 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

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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H385 KPA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H385 KPA, 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 H385 KPA registered?

H385 KPA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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