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H508 CMD

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,650 mi
Last recorded93,650 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH508 CMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 93,650 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 93,455 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 93,361 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 93,282 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 92,441 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 92,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 92,384 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 92,125 miles

Front wipers smearing

exhaust centre box baffles loose and rattling

Fail 13 Dec 2016 92,124 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front wipers smearing

exhaust centre box baffles loose and rattling

Pass 14 Oct 2015 91,745 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,622 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 87,562 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 87,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,912 miles

Battery insecure

NSR shock absorber rubber bushes perrishing

OSF tyre cracked

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

Rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriating

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 82,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

NSR shock absorber rubber bushes perrishing

OSF tyre cracked

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

Rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriating

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 82,346 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 82,346 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,182 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 78,182 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 72,668 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 72,668 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 69,089 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 69,089 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 66,138 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 62,708 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 82,708 miles

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

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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H508 CMD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 H508 CMD, 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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H508 CMD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 1991.

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