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D13 LRN

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,502 mi
Last recorded80,502 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 LRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 80,502 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 78,977 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 74,499 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 72,828 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 72,825 miles

Nearside Rear rear silencer box loose

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 72,825 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear rear silencer box loose

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 72,269 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 72,269 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 70,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight at sill end and wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight at selector linkage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,391 miles

FRONT BODY MEMBER HOLED BY CORROSION,BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

SOME DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,038 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,559 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 56,131 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,292 miles

Front crossmember corroded and holed on offside not within prescribed area

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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D13 LRN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D13 LRN, 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 D13 LRN registered?

D13 LRN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is D13 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D13 LRN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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