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J938 AUY

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,817 mi
Last recorded70,817 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ938 AUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 70,817 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to o/s/f lower arm ball joint

Fail 3 Aug 2009 70,811 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to o/s/f lower arm ball joint

Pass 4 Aug 2008 69,483 miles

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

corrosion to n/s outer sill

corrosion to tank unit fuel pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 66,123 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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J938 AUY is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J938 AUY, 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 J938 AUY registered?

J938 AUY is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J938 AUY safe to buy?

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