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F100 MVU

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,869 mi
Last recorded134,869 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF100 MVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 134,869 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 131,830 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 130,775 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 126,609 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 126,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 114,454 miles

where the repair has been done it covered in underseal but looks okay to date

Fail 25 Jan 2008 114,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 100,856 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 100,777 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 89,740 miles

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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F100 MVU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F100 MVU, 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 F100 MVU registered?

F100 MVU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 June 1989.

Is F100 MVU safe to buy?

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