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H808 DAE

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,095 mi
Last recorded17,095 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH808 DAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 17,095 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,414 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 16,408 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 15,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 15,322 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake fluid low

Pass 19 Jun 2013 14,080 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 13,133 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 13,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 12,125 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 12,092 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 11,155 miles

offside front sill area corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

parts of vehicle under body covered in black paint

Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,349 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,404 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 4,937 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 4,936 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 99,078 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 99,078 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2005 92,072 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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H808 DAE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H808 DAE, 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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H808 DAE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 May 1991.

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