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H418 VUG

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,867 mi
Last recorded83,867 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH418 VUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,867 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 83,867 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 81,703 miles

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 13 Aug 2014 81,703 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,819 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 79,819 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (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 5 Mar 2012 77,922 miles

All tyres perishing

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2012 77,922 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All tyres perishing

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 76,678 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 76,219 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,219 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 75,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 74,848 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 74,848 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 74,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 74,164 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 73,204 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 73,204 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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H418 VUG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 H418 VUG, 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 H418 VUG registered?

H418 VUG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 April 1991.

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