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F765 MDV

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,068 mi
Last recorded67,068 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF765 MDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 67,068 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 66,985 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and perished

Fail 19 Aug 2025 66,983 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel hose deteriorated and perished / corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 66,947 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and perished

Fail 3 Nov 2020 66,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and perished

Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,913 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fuel hose from tank to pump badly perished

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 66,819 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Handbrake poor effort

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil pressure light on

Pass 22 Feb 2018 66,079 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 66,035 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 65,750 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 65,459 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 65,055 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 64,528 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 63,965 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 63,286 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 63,286 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 62,379 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 61,459 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 61,459 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,605 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 59,671 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 58,851 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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F765 MDV is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F765 MDV, 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 F765 MDV registered?

F765 MDV is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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