MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,506 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front 'X' member corroded.
Nearside front wing corroded.
Offside rear wheel arch corroded.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust smokey.
Nearside front and offside rear wheel arches corroded.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Sills corroded.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust smokey.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front and offside rear wheel arches corroded.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake slower to operate / less output.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Sills corroded.
Nearside rear fog lamp - lens damaged
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Emissions near limit
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside rear fog lamp - lens damaged
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F838 BEX is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F838 BEX, 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 F838 BEX registered?
F838 BEX is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 1989.
Is F838 BEX safe to buy?
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