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F507 FKU

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63 mi
Last recorded63 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF507 FKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 63 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 60 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 56 miles

OSR tyre splitting to inner wall

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tempory repair to NSF headlight

floor corroding

Pass 16 May 2016 39 miles

NSF CV gator slightly insecure

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 38 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NSF CV gator slightly insecure

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 3 miles

headlights starting to discolour

wear on drivers seat runners

Fail 15 May 2015 3 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

headlights starting to discolour

wear on drivers seat runners

Pass 16 May 2014 37,285 miles

brake pipes etc. covered in grease hard to check

front inner wings corroding

major weld repairs have been carried out

Fail 14 May 2014 37,284 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake pipes etc. covered in grease hard to check

front inner wings corroding

major weld repairs have been carried out

Pass 3 May 2013 37,232 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,159 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 37,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 37,031 miles

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

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

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

body and bumper damage

both front upper strut panels corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 36,820 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 36,729 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 36,500 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,912 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 35,299 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 35,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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F507 FKU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F507 FKU, 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 F507 FKU registered?

F507 FKU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F507 FKU safe to buy?

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