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F6 GTE

1991 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,204 mi
Last recorded127,204 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 GTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 127,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 125,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 125,224 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 123,669 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 123,174 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 121,895 miles

both headlamps just in aim

centre exhaust corroded

nearside handbrake cable starting to fray

Fail 1 Sep 2018 121,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

both headlamps just in aim

centre exhaust corroded

nearside handbrake cable starting to fray

Pass 20 Jul 2017 121,803 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 121,603 miles

headlamps just in aim

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2015 121,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both head lamps just in aim

front exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

near side rear tyre side walls cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2015 121,401 miles

both head lamps just in aim

front exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

near side rear tyre side walls cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2014 121,189 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2014 121,185 miles

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

nearside front vapour trap box corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 121,805 miles

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

nearside front air box corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 10 May 2013 121,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

nearside front air box corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 19 May 2012 120,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 120,901 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 120,667 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 120,659 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 120,392 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 120,388 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general under body corrosion

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2008 119,767 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 119,752 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

nearside abs wire loose

offside brake warning wire loose

Pass 14 Apr 2007 11,815 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear shock absorber corroding

top shock absorber mountings starting to split

Pass 15 Apr 2006 115,255 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front indicator damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2006 115,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front indicator damaged

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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F6 GTE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 F6 GTE, 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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F6 GTE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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