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J206 DGO

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

197,020 mi
Last recorded197,020 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ206 DGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 197,020 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking not reaching cords

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

Pass 28 Jul 2015 194,148 miles

both front suspension legs top mountings slightly deteriorated

front brake pads worn to limit 1.5mm

offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2014 191,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front suspension legs top mountings slightly deteriorated

offside front suspension lower arm rear mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 189,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both front suspension legs top mountings slightly split

offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush slightly debonded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 189,766 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both front suspension legs top mountings slightly split

offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush slightly debonded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 187,529 miles

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

alternator belt slightly loose

both front suspension legs top mountings slightly split

both rear wheel arches slightly rusty

offside front suspension lower arm rear mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2011 184,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both front suspension legs top mountings slightly deteriorated

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 15 Jul 2010 182,318 miles

both front suspension legs top mountings slightly split

offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2010 182,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front suspension legs top mountings slightly split

offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2009 178,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 175,602 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 175,602 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 172,089 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 172,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush slightly debonded

Pass 17 Jul 2006 158,963 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 158,963 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate discolouring †

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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J206 DGO is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J206 DGO, 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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J206 DGO is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 1991.

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