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H493 GDV

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,705 mi
Last recorded40,705 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH493 GDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2011 40,705 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Both front headlamps chipped

Both front road springs rusty

Nearside front tyre on 1.8mm

Nearside rear wheel arch rusty

Offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear fog lamp cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2010 35,483 miles

both head lamp lens cracked & sealed

o/s/r fog lamps cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,749 miles

n/s sill getting rusty

o/s/f c v boot perished

o/s/f headlight cloudly

Pass 19 Apr 2008 26,785 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,460 miles

n/s/r end of sill getting rusty

o/s/f headlight slightly smokey inside

Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,978 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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H493 GDV is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H493 GDV, 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 H493 GDV registered?

H493 GDV is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 May 1991.

Is H493 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H493 GDV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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