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F523 WVN

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,487 mi
Last recorded62,487 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF523 WVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 62,487 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 62,233 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 61,909 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 61,513 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 60,541 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 59,530 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 58,797 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 58,797 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 57,528 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 56,207 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 56,207 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,326 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,015 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,968 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,114 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,095 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,998 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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F523 WVN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F523 WVN, 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 F523 WVN registered?

F523 WVN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 June 1989.

Is F523 WVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F523 WVN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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