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H547 CEG

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,253 mi
Last recorded52,253 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH547 CEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 52,253 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 47,841 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 42,842 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 42,842 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 38,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

light corrosion nsr inner valance and ns middle inner sill area

Fail 22 Oct 2022 38,703 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

light corrosion nsr inner valance and ns middle inner sill area

Pass 12 Nov 2021 34,737 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf (5.2.3 (e))

nsf tyre valve cracked

registration lamp dim

Pass 9 Nov 2020 33,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 33,044 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced siil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 30,069 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 30,069 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 25,109 miles

slight brake bind osf axle

Pass 23 May 2017 21,965 miles

O/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S REAR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 23 May 2017 21,952 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S REAR WHEEL BEARING

O/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,867 miles

O/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

Pass 10 Jun 2015 8,131 miles

O/S REAR TYRE ALMOST TO MARKERS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 11 Jun 2014 392 miles

osr wheel bearing would benifit from adjustment

slight brake low effort rear axle

Pass 12 Jun 2013 93,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,564 miles

small hole caused by corrosion osf valence (not structural)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,344 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 71,561 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 64,756 miles

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

O/S HEADLAMP DIP BEAM IS A LITTLE LOW

Pass 30 Apr 2008 57,534 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 48,431 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 42,104 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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H547 CEG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H547 CEG, 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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H547 CEG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 January 1991.

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