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H745 EVS

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

164,780 mi
Last recorded164,780 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH745 EVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 164,780 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 164,518 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 163,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 163,074 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 162,978 miles

Offside Rear noise when park brake applied

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Aug 2019 162,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground on exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier and not holding charge (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear noise when park brake applied

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2018 162,908 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 162,169 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 83,739 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 157,141 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 155,472 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 154,055 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 152,434 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 150,844 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 149,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 146,241 miles

n/s head lamp aim on lower limit

Pass 28 Jul 2007 142,811 miles

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2006 140,750 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 140,750 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H745 EVS is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 H745 EVS, 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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H745 EVS is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 January 1991.

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