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H932 SUB

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,566 mi
Last recorded111,566 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH932 SUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2025 111,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (rear lower suspension arm mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (with in wheel arch and lower arm rear mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (with in engine bay ) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front abs wiring not secure at hubs

Fuel hose chafing (on steering rack arm) (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (goes very dim when lights switched on) (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 111,263 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 110,572 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 110,570 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 15,805 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 155,754 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

centre exhaust blowing

near side front indicator lens missing

off side rear brake disc pitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Apr 2006 151,666 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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H932 SUB is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 61,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H932 SUB, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H932 SUB is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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