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DIG 9633

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

31,126 mi
Last recorded31,126 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 9633
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,126 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 31,121 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 31,106 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

front bumper loose

nearside inner track rod arm has slight play in a bush

Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,372 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 27,359 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2007 27,343 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,325 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 24,245 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

boot lid not easily excessable

front side windows excessive tint

Pass 27 Oct 2005 82,421 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 82,420 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise: Vehicle fitted with non-standard suspension.

Unable to secure bonnet in lock position.

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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DIG 9633 is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 DIG 9633, 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 DIG 9633 registered?

DIG 9633 is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 1991.

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