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G12 GTE

1991 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,461 mi
Last recorded124,461 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Astra71,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 GTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 124,461 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 124,223 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 123,998 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 123,963 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 123,960 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 123,470 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 122,980 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 122,504 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 122,504 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 122,167 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 119,240 miles

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2008 119,205 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front cross member corroded

panels behind rear bumper corroded

slight free play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Apr 2007 116,429 miles

both front tyres perrished and worn on edges

both inner sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

heavy oil leaks

heavy water leak

movement in both front shocker top mountings

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit < advise replacement > 195 60 14 H

sill trims fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2007 116,380 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front tyres perrished

both inner sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

chassis corroded

heavy oil leaks

movement in both front shocker top mountings

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge to legal limit 195 60 14 H < advise replacement >

sill trims fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2006 108,808 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
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G12 GTE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 G12 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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G12 GTE is a 1991 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 1991.

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