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H776 TCL

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

63,897 mi
Last recorded63,897 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH776 TCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 63,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both offside doors damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2024 63,843 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 63,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 62,925 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 59,348 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 59,347 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 59,340 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 59,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens chipped (1.7.5a)

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory mirror slightly insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2016 49,906 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front position lamp slightly dim

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 40,858 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf and nsr seats not fitted/missing

slight play in drivers seat back

unable to fully inspect chassis, fuel and brake pipes due to application of underseal/grease/oil

Pass 13 Dec 2014 32,692 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

crack in bottom ns corner of screen, not affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Nov 2013 24,245 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 19,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2011 8,532 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 97,773 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 86,283 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 74,316 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 70,001 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 67,313 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 63,230 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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H776 TCL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 H776 TCL, 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 H776 TCL registered?

H776 TCL is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 January 1991.

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