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J609 AYD

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,815 mi
Last recorded65,815 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ609 AYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 65,815 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 65,566 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 65,532 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,505 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 65,470 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,911 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 59,207 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 59,207 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,535 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 57,534 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,027 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,301 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 54,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 50,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 45,629 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,988 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 41,797 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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J609 AYD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J609 AYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J609 AYD registered?

J609 AYD is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J609 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J609 AYD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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