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H563 DCW

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,709 mi
Last recorded1,709 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH563 DCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 1,709 miles

Both rear wheel arches are corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2007 1,662 miles

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

Both rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2006 99,352 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 99,339 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H563 DCW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H563 DCW, 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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How do I check the history of H563 DCW?

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What year was H563 DCW registered?

H563 DCW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 July 1991.

Is H563 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H563 DCW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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