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F476 NVA

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

19,073 mi
Last recorded19,073 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF476 NVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 19,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 18,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 18,346 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 18,074 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 17,899 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 17,597 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 17,403 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 16,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 16,256 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 15,795 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 15,094 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 14,232 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 14,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 13,435 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 12,499 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 11,592 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 10,782 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 10,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 10,287 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 9,859 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 9,448 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 8,649 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

slight corrosion on front cross member

slight corrosion on n/s & O/S sills

Pass 17 Nov 2006 8,649 miles

slight corrosion on front cross member

slight corrosion on n/s & O/S sills

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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F476 NVA is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F476 NVA, 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

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What year was F476 NVA registered?

F476 NVA is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 April 1989.

Is F476 NVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F476 NVA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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