CarVerify

Free Car Check

F448 SNO

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,670 mi
Last recorded98,670 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF448 SNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 98,670 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 98,620 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 98,094 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 97,564 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 96,962 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 96,516 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

pad wear sensor not connectted

Pass 13 Jun 2011 96,516 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

pad wear sensor not connectted

Pass 4 Jun 2010 95,046 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 92,685 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 88,230 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

rear fuel hose next to tank perished

Pass 5 Jun 2007 83,731 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear flexible brak pipe ferrule ends deteriorating

Fail 18 May 2007 83,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 77,272 miles

movement in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 10 Jun 2006 77,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

movement in both front top suspension mount

Pass 14 Jun 2005 73,675 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F448 SNO is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F448 SNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F448 SNO?

You can check the full history of F448 SNO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F448 SNO registered?

F448 SNO is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is F448 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F448 SNO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F448 SNO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F448 SNO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.