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J325 OPG

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,551 mi
Last recorded55,551 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ325 OPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,551 miles

Offside Front engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail front crossmember corroded and holed next to offside front engine mounting (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 55,538 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed next to front seat mountings (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill next to rear trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail front crossmember corroded and holed next to offside front engine mounting (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,719 miles

Offside front tyre worn

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 52,156 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

front cross member corroded

rear spring mouts corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2012 49,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,341 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,391 miles

front head lights damp inside units

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,055 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

rear bumper cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2009 42,743 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

damp inside headlight units

Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,743 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

damp inside headlight units

Fail 8 Apr 2008 40,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside and offside front head lights damp inside units

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,953 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside and offside front head lights damp inside units

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2007 37,701 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 37,701 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front headlight damp inside units

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,061 miles

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

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

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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J325 OPG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc 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 J325 OPG, 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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J325 OPG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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