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H506 VYD

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,920 mi
Last recorded70,920 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH506 VYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,920 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust front mountain broken

n/s/f floor corroding

one fuel strap broken

Fail 25 Sep 2012 70,920 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust front mountain broken

n/s/f floor corroding

one fuel strap broken

Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,907 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

hand brake cable surport bracket flexing

one fuel tank strap broken

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 27 Sep 2011 67,592 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,610 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

f/o/s inner wing under wing corroding

one fuel tank strap broken

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

rear view mirror missing

Fail 23 Sep 2010 64,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

f/n/s & f/o/s top strut mountings showing signs of wear

f/o/s inner wing under wing corrding

one fuel tank strap broken

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,183 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

altenator belt requires replacing

one fuel tank strap broken

Fail 23 Sep 2009 60,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

altenator belt requires replacing

one fuel tank strap broken

r/n/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,210 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

damage to rear light lense

f/o/s brake disc back plate corroding

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Sep 2008 56,171 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade split

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

damage to rear light lense

f/o/s brake disc back plate corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,989 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2007 51,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low 3mm

Pass 25 Oct 2006 47,570 miles

damage to r/n/s lense

r/n/s tyre close to limit 2mm

r/o/s chassis corroding [axle mounting]

r/o/s inner wing under wing corroding

r/o/s top spring mountain corroding

rear of r/o/s sill corroding + n/s

slight play f/o/s strut

Pass 1 Nov 2005 43,426 miles

oil leak

r/o/s & r/n/s outer sills corroding

r/o/s chassis corroding [axle mounting]

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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H506 VYD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H506 VYD, 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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H506 VYD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 1991.

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