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J143 UTW

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

160,426 mi
Last recorded160,426 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ143 UTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2013 160,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all shock abs/rusting bad

engine oil level on min

front brake inbalance just in spec

rear bumper fixing mounts lower part of inner wheel arch rusted badly

rear service brake effort low

rust in both front wings

rust in both rear upper spring mounts

rust in brake servo

bad engine oil leaks oil on steering and suspenion parts and some oil on inner side of brake disc

Pass 18 May 2012 160,419 miles

n/s/f wing corroded and holed n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/f wiper blade split incorrect fuel cap fitted

rear s/abs rusting

walls marked on both rear tyres chassis members rusting around spring mounts

bad engine oil leaks front o/s of engine

Fail 20 Apr 2012 160,419 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)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust knocking at rear.

incorrect fuel cap fitted.

n/s/f wing corroded and holed.

n/s/r wing corroded.

o/s/f wiper blade split at end.

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorbers corroded.

oil leak from engine.

windscreen cracked on n/s just outside zone b.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 159,152 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT ON EDGES CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD WEARING

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 759,072 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 157,436 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 157,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/S/F INNER CV BOOT SPLIT O/S/R PARKING BRAKE CABLE RETURN SPRING BROKEN

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 154,170 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 154,077 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

N/S/F INNER CV BOOT SPLIT FRONT WINDSCREEN CRACKED BUT IN SPEC

Pass 13 Nov 2007 149,557 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Fail 3 Oct 2007 149,050 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

O/S/& N/S/R BRAKE DISCS CORRODING N/S/F INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

Pass 25 Sep 2006 141,555 miles

broken breather pipe under nearside front wheel arch

radiator steaming

Fail 29 Aug 2006 141,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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J143 UTW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 J143 UTW, 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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J143 UTW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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