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H956 XNW

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,024 mi
Last recorded109,024 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH956 XNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 109,024 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 108,931 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 108,877 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 108,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 107,354 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Gear box oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 107,354 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Gear box oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 105,048 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 104,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 103,576 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 103,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front strut top rubber mounts starting to split

both outer sills covered by bodykit

both rear and osf flexi brake hoses deteriorated

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear top shocker mounts corroded

exhaust corroded and blowing

nsf brake pipe corroded

underbody and brake pipes heavily coated with underseal

Pass 27 Aug 2010 103,319 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 103,314 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 128,207 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 126,331 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 123,312 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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H956 XNW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H956 XNW, 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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H956 XNW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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