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J395 AUJ

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,289 mi
Last recorded108,289 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ395 AUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 108,289 miles

both centre floors slightly corroded

both doors showing signs of corrosion

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear end pannels corroded but in non-perscribed area

both sill to floors slightly corroded and require attention soon

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

handbrake cables slightly corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front indicator lense cover missing

offside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

oil leak

rear bumper slightly damaged

repairs heavily undersealed

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Mar 2010 108,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both centre floors slightly corroded

both doors showing signs of corrosion

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear end pannels corroded but in non-perscribed area

both sill to floors slightly corroded and require attention soon

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

handbrake cables slightly corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front indicator lense cover missing

offside rear inner flitch slightly corroded

oil leak

rear bumper slightly damaged

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2010 108,120 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel lines showing signs of corrosion

fuel tank been sucked in

Pass 13 Jan 2009 103,987 miles

n/s/f seat slightly loose on the back hinge

Pass 4 Feb 2008 98,889 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

the brake pipes under the vehicle have been greased and show signs of corrossion in places

the front and rear discs are rusted through standing

the fuel pipes show signs of corrossion

the underside and rear of the car show signs off rusting and corrossion in a few places

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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J395 AUJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J395 AUJ, 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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J395 AUJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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