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H831 YLG

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,820 mi
Last recorded99,820 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH831 YLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2019 99,820 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,734 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,643 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 95,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,286 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 92,234 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,131 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,222 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2013 87,222 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2012 82,954 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,837 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 75,325 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2009 70,657 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2009 70,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 67,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2008 67,667 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2007 59,413 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 59,413 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 54,970 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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H831 YLG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H831 YLG, 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 H831 YLG registered?

H831 YLG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 1991.

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