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J917 NDG

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,586 mi
Last recorded108,586 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ917 NDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 108,586 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Pass 5 Feb 2025 108,586 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 108,584 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Fail 8 Jan 2024 108,584 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ouiter sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 108,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn low

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 108,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner arch excessively corroded (hole) not within 30cm of suspension component

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner arch excessively corroded (hole) not within 30cm of suspension component

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill/arch covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2020 108,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 108,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge. 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill area corrosion but covered by plastic sill.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 108,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear,, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front/centre and rear/centre joints (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge,,, nearly on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel,,, recommend attention,, covered by sill cover (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ,, engine oil level, slightly over full ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal, high bite point

service brake performance 51%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check

sill covers fitted,, limiting view

Pass 4 Apr 2017 106,636 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear system joints (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly, on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine oil level, slightly over full ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front, slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal, high bite point

sill covers fitted. limiting view

Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,864 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front nail in tyre

both outer sill have advanced corrosion, recommend attention

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 104,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front nail in tyre

both outer sill have advanced corrosion, recommend attention

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 103,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2015 103,473 miles

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

Oil leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 101,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping affect

front and centre exhaust systems slightly corroded

nearside rear fog lamp incomplete

rear bumper, slight damage

recommend check steering track, and tyre pressures

sill covers fitted limiting view

slight damage to engine sump

Fail 1 Apr 2014 101,234 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping affect

front and centre exhaust systems slightly corroded

nearside rear fog lamp incomplete

rear bumper, slight damage

recommend check steering track, and tyre pressures

sill covers fitted limiting view

slight damage to engine sump

Fail 10 Apr 2013 99,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect

centre exhaust pipe slightly corrodeed

drive belts slightly deteriorated

front exhaust system corroded

nearside rear fog lamp incomplete

rear bumper slightly damaged a\nd cracked

sill covers fitted limiting view

slight damage to engine sump

Pass 10 Apr 2013 99,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect

centre exhaust pipe slightly corrodeed

drive belts slightly deteriorated

front exhaust system corroded

nearside rear fog lamp incomplete

rear bumper slightly damaged a\nd cracked

sill covers fitted limiting view

slight damage to engine sump

Pass 28 Mar 2012 98,005 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust pipe slightly corroded

drive belt deteriorated

rear bumper slightly dmaged and cracked, offside

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 28 Mar 2012 98,005 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust pipe slightly corroded

drive belt deteriorated

rear bumper slightly dmaged and cracked, offside

sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 7 Apr 2011 94,694 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

advise handbrake travel

both rear brake readings flucuate slightly, recommend check

engine sump slightly damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2011 94,694 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

advise handbrake travel

both rear brake readings flucuate slightly, recommend check

engine sump slightly damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,962 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise chec k steering track and tyre pressures

drive belts slightly deteriorated

engine sump dented

sill covers fitted limniting view

Fail 26 Mar 2010 92,962 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise chec k steering track and tyre pressures

drive belts slightly deteriorated

engine sump dented

sill covers fitted limniting view

Pass 3 Apr 2009 91,033 miles

engine sump slightly damaged

Oil leak

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

offside and nearside sill covers fitted limiting view

offside front tyre wearing on inner edege

offside rear foot and handbrake performances lower than nearside

power steering drive belt worn

Fail 2 Apr 2009 91,033 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

engine sump slightly damaged

offside and nearside sill covers fitted limiting view

offside front tyre wearing on inner edege

offside rear foot and handbrake performances lower than nearside

power steering drive belt worn

Pass 10 Apr 2008 89,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine sump dented

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear foot and handbrake performances lower than nearside

oil leak, oil contamination engine sump and oil filter

Fail 9 Apr 2008 89,412 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

engine sump dented

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear foot and handbrake performances lower than nearside

oil leak, oil contamination engine sump and oil filter

Pass 12 Apr 2007 88,546 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 87,589 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs slightly worpped

fuel pump mounting rubbers slightly deteroated

oil leak

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

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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J917 NDG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J917 NDG, 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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J917 NDG is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 1991.

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