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J165 KOY

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,954 mi
Last recorded4,954 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ165 KOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 4,954 miles

Both front top shockabsorber rubber mounts slightly deteriorated

Front plate slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2010 96,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside headlamp fixing slightly worn

Nearside top shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight corrosion around suspension fixings on the nearside front and rear

Pass 17 Jul 2010 96,927 miles

Nearside headlamp fixing slightly worn

Nearside top shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated

Slight corrosion around suspension fixings on the nearside front and rear

Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 89,112 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 89,112 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 86,860 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 86,855 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 85,139 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s rear chassis corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2006 85,139 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear chassis corroding

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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J165 KOY is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J165 KOY, 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 J165 KOY registered?

J165 KOY is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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