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J896 ODU

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,908 mi
Last recorded124,908 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ896 ODU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 124,908 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 124,901 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 123,541 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 117,717 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 117,707 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

steel power steering pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2006 113,140 miles

front + rear wheels + tyres changed from last test. fronts 185/55/15 † rears 195/50/15

fuel pipes corroded

slight foot brake travel advise

slight play in n/s front strut top + strut insert advise

Fail 6 Jan 2006 113,086 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

slight play n/s front strut insert advise

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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J896 ODU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J896 ODU, 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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J896 ODU is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 August 1991.

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