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J15 GTE

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,012 mi
Last recorded122,012 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 GTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 122,012 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 122,012 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 122,012 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 122,012 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 122,012 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 122,012 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,564 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 121,431 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 121,425 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside and nearside rear panels slightly corroded behind bumper, not prescribed area

Pass 30 Oct 2013 121,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside and nearside rear panels slightly corroded behind bumper, not prescribed area

Pass 6 Oct 2012 121,401 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 121,200 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 119,360 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 119,193 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 113,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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J15 GTE 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 86.7%.

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 J15 GTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J15 GTE registered?

J15 GTE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J15 GTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 GTE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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