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C20 CXE

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,399 mi
Last recorded112,399 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 CXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 112,399 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 112,399 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 112,399 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 112,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 112,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021

brake fluid slightly nlow

slight play in steering column

Fail 19 Jan 2021 84,827 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake fluid slightly nlow

slight play in steering column

Pass 28 Feb 2019 84,827 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,825 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 84,818 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 84,433 miles

advise fuel pipes rusty

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2010 84,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise fuel pipes rusty

Oil leak

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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C20 CXE is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 65,209 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 C20 CXE, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C20 CXE registered?

C20 CXE is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 1989.

Is C20 CXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 CXE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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