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H689 DHA

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,709 mi
Last recorded77,709 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH689 DHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,709 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 77,689 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 69,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,469 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 63,450 miles

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

genral surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2010 54,861 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 54,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,277 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,588 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 47,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,646 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 41,706 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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H689 DHA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H689 DHA, 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 H689 DHA registered?

H689 DHA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 January 1991.

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The MOT history for H689 DHA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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