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J353 WKU

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,872 mi
Last recorded115,872 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2022
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ353 WKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2022 115,872 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 115,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 115,831 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 109,736 miles

Oil leak

abs components missing from nearside and offside front however lamp functions correctly

bulkhead flexing where steering rack mounts unable to fully investigate due to engine bay insulation

fuel tank appears to have imploded possible vent choked

nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 8 Mar 2007 109,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

abs components missing from both nearside and offside front

bulkhead flexing where steering rack attatched unable to investigate due to insulation

fuel tank apears to have imploded

nearside inner cv boot split

rear engine mount severly softened due to oil contamination

Pass 2 May 2006 102,497 miles

offside front ABS sensor missing, warning light operates correctly

severe engine oil leak

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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J353 WKU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J353 WKU, 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 J353 WKU registered?

J353 WKU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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