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J153 UEP

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

58,356 mi
Last recorded58,356 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ153 UEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 58,356 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 58,356 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 58,356 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 58,351 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 58,134 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 57,727 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,453 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 57,046 miles

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroded.

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.

Pass 23 May 2014 56,734 miles

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,102 miles

Corrosion to rear of o/s & n/s outer sills.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 56,102 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Corrosion to rear of o/s & n/s outer sills.

Nails in n/s/f & n/s/r tyres.

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,830 miles

Outer sills corroded

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 26 May 2011 54,209 miles

Fuel pipes under bonnet deteriorated.

Outer sills corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,982 miles

o/s/ & n/s outer sills corroded.

Pass 20 May 2009 53,667 miles

Slight corrosion to outer sills.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,897 miles

Slight corrosion to outer sills.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 52,670 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 52,343 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 52,343 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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J153 UEP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J153 UEP, 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 J153 UEP registered?

J153 UEP is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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