MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,042 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil level is low.
water level low
Both rear inner wings are rusty
Corrosion starting both sills
Different size tyres are fitted on front and rear axles
Front shockabsorbers are weak
N//s/r tyre is getting low on tread
Wiper linkage is worn
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Both rear inner wings are rusty
Corrosion starting both sills
Different size tyres on front and rear axles
Front shockabsorbers are weak
Front shockabsorbers are weak
N/s/r tyre getting low on tread
Wiper linkaage worn
Exhaust very weak at rear. †both front brake hoses are perished. †n/s/r tyre is low on tread. †corrossion in both sill at rear. †
Rear brake are out of balance. †
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J178 OLJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J178 OLJ, 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 J178 OLJ registered?
J178 OLJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 August 1991.
Is J178 OLJ safe to buy?
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