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H769 EKO

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,630 mi
Last recorded5,630 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH769 EKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 5,630 miles

lots of welding made to under body

Pass 3 Jun 2011 4,191 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)

both rear tyre`s perrished

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 May 2010 2,383 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 99,065 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 94,913 miles

CORROSION IN N/S AND O/S/R INNER AND OUTER SILLS

Fail 18 Feb 2008 94,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Hand brak operation, comes up quite high.

Imposable to select 1st or 2nd without lifting reverse gate up.

Off side front seat belt plug.Red end cap missing but still operates fine.

Off side rear brake hose, metal ends starting to corrode.

Front wipers only oiperate at one speed and very slow.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 92,972 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear valance slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2005 89,025 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 89,020 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

Rear floor to valance corroded

Both headlamps misted

Corrosion beginning in O/S/F inner wing

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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H769 EKO is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H769 EKO, 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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H769 EKO is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 1991.

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