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H985 BWS

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,953 mi
Last recorded40,953 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH985 BWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 40,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 40,771 miles

Offside Front track rod end boot deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2017 40,626 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres showing signs of age cracking / perishing

Pass 16 May 2016 40,518 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 May 2015 40,383 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked/perished

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Fail 15 May 2015 40,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

n/s/f tyre cracked/perished

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 12 May 2014 40,218 miles

both n/s tyres cracking/perishing

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking

Fail 2 May 2014 40,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

both n/s tyres cracking/perishing

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking

Pass 8 May 2013 39,925 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 7 May 2013 39,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 8 May 2012 39,412 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 38,740 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 37,904 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 37,904 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,953 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 34,335 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 34,335 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,857 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 31,857 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 May 2006 31,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 31,050 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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H985 BWS is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H985 BWS, 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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H985 BWS is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 1991.

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