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1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,194 mi
Last recorded74,194 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 VPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 74,194 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 73,470 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 72,896 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 72,896 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 72,896 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 72,896 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 72,896 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 72,895 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 75,895 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective only one exhaust rubber holding on rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 72,849 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,698 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Underside body slighty corroded.

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

Offside Rear Underside body slighty corroded

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,925 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 71,781 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,856 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,614 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 69,709 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,706 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 69,705 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 69,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

panel lights,clocks and gauges going out when lights turned on

Pass 20 Dec 2005 69,708 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 69,708 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J16 VPN is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J16 VPN, 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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J16 VPN is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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