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H527 AYJ

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,043 mi
Last recorded42,043 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH527 AYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,043 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 41,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,859 miles

front cross-member / rad support corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2007 36,523 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 36,523 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 33,268 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 33,159 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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H527 AYJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 H527 AYJ, 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 H527 AYJ registered?

H527 AYJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 February 1991.

Is H527 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H527 AYJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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