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J51 FUF

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,051 mi
Last recorded113,051 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ51 FUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 113,051 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 112,548 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 112,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 112,072 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to brake (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 111,714 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 111,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 111,212 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 110,366 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 108,348 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 106,658 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 105,561 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 104,721 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 104,721 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 104,604 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

both rear top coil spring mountings corroded

brake discs corroded all round

corrosion on both rear inner sills

nearside front suspension arm,rear bush unbonding

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

engine very noisy (possible water pump bearings)

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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J51 FUF is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J51 FUF, 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 J51 FUF registered?

J51 FUF is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 1991.

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