CarVerify

Free Car Check

H729 DPX

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

10,376 mi
Last recorded10,376 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH729 DPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 10,376 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 8,831 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 8,454 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 8,445 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 7,692 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 7,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 6,724 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 6,699 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 5,798 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 4,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rubber bushes deteriated

underside corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2013 4,672 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rubber bushes deteriated

underside corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2012 505 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 95,383 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 95,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 89,978 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 89,932 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 86,287 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 86,287 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 85,630 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 85,630 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 83,026 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 80,895 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 78,745 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H729 DPX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 H729 DPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H729 DPX?

You can check the full history of H729 DPX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H729 DPX registered?

H729 DPX is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 January 1991.

Is H729 DPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H729 DPX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H729 DPX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H729 DPX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.