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H449 DKN

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

8,579 mi
Last recorded8,579 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH449 DKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2012 8,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front crossmember holed and corroded.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 3,617 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 3,509 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 99,015 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 93,649 miles

Advise thorough underbody rustproofing

All tyres showing signs of age - advise replacement within 6 months.

Corrosion developing in rear wheel arches and in bottom of drivers door - advise repair.

Main beam tell-tale on dashboard not working.

N/S front indicator lens damaged, also accident damage to N/S of vehicle.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 May 2008 87,964 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 87,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Advise underbody rustproofing to prevent furthur corrosion developing.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Oil leak

Rear brakes require adjustment

Fail 20 Nov 2006 77,118 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 77,118 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 72,836 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 72,836 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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H449 DKN is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H449 DKN, 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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H449 DKN is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 1991.

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