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J18 GTE

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,735 mi
Last recorded62,735 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 GTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 62,735 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 62,252 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 61,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported catching on anti roll bar (1.1.11 (d) (i))

slight bind on front wheels when vehicle is raised

Fail 28 May 2022 61,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported catching on anti roll bar (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

slight bind on front wheels when vehicle is raised

Pass 17 Apr 2020 61,631 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 61,626 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 60,966 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 59,920 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 59,904 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped bulk head (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired nuts missing on hub (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 59,634 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear sills slightly corroded

front fuel pump mounting worn

fuel lines corroded

reverse lights not working

Fail 9 May 2012 59,633 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear sills slightly corroded

front fuel pump mounting worn

fuel lines corroded

reverse lights not working

Fail 24 Nov 2011 59,619 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s rear arch corroded

wiper rubbers split

Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,702 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 58,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fail 30 May 2008 58,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 58,047 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 57,218 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 57,218 miles

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

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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J18 GTE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J18 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.

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J18 GTE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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