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J925 UAW

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,781 mi
Last recorded22,781 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ925 UAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 22,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rusty (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 19,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 19,386 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 15,201 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 15,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 11,233 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking in sidewall

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion on rear inner bumper lining

Pass 15 Jun 2016 6,886 miles

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

both rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2016 6,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2015 2,963 miles

o/s sill rusty at front

o/s/r wheel arch and o/s/r lower corner rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,322 miles

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

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

Small corrosion hole at bottom of o/s/f wing

rear corners rusty behind bumper

rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2014 99,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded and both rear corners excessively corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,383 miles

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

fuel tank sender unit metal pipe corroded

rear wheel arches corroded (no sharp edges yet)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 94,219 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 94,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 94,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both arches corroded

nsr sill corroded

osf sill corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,286 miles

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

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

both rear arches corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 92,261 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

both rear arches corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 90,257 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2010 90,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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)

N/S/R tyre heavilly cracked and perrished

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

heavilly corroded and holed behind o/s of rear bumper

Pass 30 Jun 2009 88,034 miles

metal brake pipe front to rear o/s starting to corrode and slightly pitted

Fail 29 Jun 2009 88,034 miles

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

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

metal brake pipe front to rear o/s starting to corrode and slightly pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2008 86,794 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 83,074 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 78,142 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 77,984 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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J925 UAW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J925 UAW, 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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J925 UAW is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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