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F138 WDE

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,085 mi
Last recorded11,085 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF138 WDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 11,085 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 11,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

bonnet catch poor

both c v boots poorly secured

all four tyres worn

both rear wheel arches and sils corroded

corrosion to nearside rear shock absorber top mounting

horn poor

nearside headlamp ajuster not working

washer bottle leaking

wipers starting to smear

Pass 31 May 2007 7,555 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 7,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 May 2006 94,886 miles

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

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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F138 WDE is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F138 WDE, 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 F138 WDE registered?

F138 WDE is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 June 1989.

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