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H526 ADM

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,537 mi
Last recorded84,537 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH526 ADM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 84,537 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 84,417 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 84,206 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 83,419 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 83,331 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 82,409 miles

Exhaust back box has a minor leak.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,981 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,346 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 78,346 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 75,675 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 71,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

welding to o/s/r outer sill of poor quality

Pass 27 Oct 2007 67,680 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 66,099 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 65,751 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 65,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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H526 ADM is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 H526 ADM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H526 ADM registered?

H526 ADM is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 May 1991.

Is H526 ADM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H526 ADM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H526 ADM have outstanding finance?

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