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H686 DOU

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,711 mi
Last recorded89,711 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH686 DOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 89,711 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front inner wing starting corrode

power steering pipes corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2020 89,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,484 miles

Offside Rear inner valance has corrosion but not within prescribed area.

Rear view mirror missing but has other obligatory mirrors.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 89,482 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear inner valance has corrosion but not within prescribed area.

Rear fuel pump mounting rubber broke but adequately supported

Rear view mirror missing but has other obligatory mirrors.

Pass 26 May 2016 88,324 miles

Offside Rear inner valance has corrosion but not within prescribed areas.

rear view mirror missing, but has off side and near side door mirrors.

Fail 24 May 2016 88,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear view mirror missing, but has off side and near side door mirrors.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 86,406 miles

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

Oil leak

emissions jusy met limit.sills covered.under side slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2014 86,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

sills covered.under side,brake pipe slightly corroded,covered withe under seal

Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear brake application is slightly uneven.

warning light on dash

Pass 27 Apr 2011 85,686 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake inbalance

Pass 29 Mar 2010 85,399 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 85,552 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Plastic sills fitted

Rust n/s front floor

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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H686 DOU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H686 DOU, 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 H686 DOU registered?

H686 DOU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 June 1991.

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