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J581 OPH

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,253 mi
Last recorded89,253 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ581 OPH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 89,253 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,246 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 89,245 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,241 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 89,129 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear both n/s o/s brakes showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s top mounting bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 88,835 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 88,662 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,342 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,783 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 86,777 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 86,212 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 83,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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J581 OPH is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J581 OPH, 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 J581 OPH registered?

J581 OPH is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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