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F506 UVW

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,280 mi
Last recorded91,280 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF506 UVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,280 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 90,949 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 90,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 90,777 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 90,198 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 89,774 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 89,088 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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F506 UVW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F506 UVW, 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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How do I check the history of F506 UVW?

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What year was F506 UVW registered?

F506 UVW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F506 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F506 UVW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F506 UVW have outstanding finance?

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