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J403 CGJ

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,061 mi
Last recorded85,061 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ403 CGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 85,061 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion underbody

Pass 8 Jul 2025 84,236 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 24 Jul 2024 83,547 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 14 Jul 2023 82,978 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 22 Apr 2022 82,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 30 May 2019 82,790 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,678 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 82,368 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion underbody

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear inner arch corroded nonprescribed

fuel tank damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2015 81,257 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 80,057 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 78,530 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 77,315 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,876 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 76,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 75,162 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,758 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 65,495 miles

n/s reartyre inner sidewall small split

o/s tyre sidewall surface crazing

Pass 2 Feb 2006 63,577 miles

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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J403 CGJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J403 CGJ, 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 J403 CGJ registered?

J403 CGJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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