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F430 UAN

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,652 mi
Last recorded81,652 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF430 UAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 81,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 81,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,358 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 79,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 77,019 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 77,019 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 74,704 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all brake pipes cover in grease

Pass 20 Jun 2007 74,704 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes cover in grease

Pass 26 Jun 2006 72,361 miles

Reairs as fail 23/06

Fail 14 Jun 2006 72,277 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 69,987 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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F430 UAN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F430 UAN, 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 F430 UAN registered?

F430 UAN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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