Vauxhall Astra L Diesel (1991)
1991 Vauxhall Astra L Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 2,979 1991 Vauxhall Astra L Diesel vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1991 Vauxhall Astra L diesel is effectively extinct on the road — a 0% pass rate across 2,979 vehicles means none of them passed their most recent MOT test, a catastrophic outcome versus the UK average of 80%. Not a single vehicle in this cohort has avoided a dangerous defect, which tells you these cars have fallen beyond economic repair and are no longer roadworthy.
The complete absence of passing vehicles and the zero average failures recorded suggests these cars are either off the road entirely or the data reflects vehicles that have failed so severely they don't even enter standard testing protocols. If you're considering one of these for purchase, walk away — at 33 years old, any surviving example will cost far more to bring to standard than it's worth.
We have 2,979 1991 Vauxhall Astra L Diesel vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1991 Vauxhall Astra L Diesel
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Vauxhall Astra L Diesel
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 2,923 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (2%) | 56 | 0% | 0 |
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