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H788 VYA

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

80,341 mi
Last recorded80,341 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH788 VYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 80,341 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 79,735 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 79,733 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 78,840 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 77,712 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 77,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 76,892 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 74,487 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,669 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 71,669 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 86,130 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 65,204 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 65,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 62,488 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 60,734 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,202 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 59,202 miles

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

heavy oil leak from oil filter ,switch and cam cover gasket

Pass 1 Feb 2012 57,588 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,725 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 56,723 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,639 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 55,627 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2009 54,469 miles

brake fluid level low

crack off side lower screen

Fail 24 Jan 2009 54,469 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake fluid level low

crack off side lower screen

Pass 2 Feb 2008 52,962 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 51,028 miles

corrosion evident off side rear spring mount

Pass 28 Jan 2006 49,972 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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H788 VYA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 H788 VYA, 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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H788 VYA is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 February 1991.

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