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F923 DOM

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,882 mi
Last recorded161,882 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF923 DOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 161,882 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 161,701 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 161,561 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 161,456 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 161,263 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 160,851 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 160,494 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 160,158 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 160,158 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 155,336 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 143,859 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 143,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 143,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

All four brake discs slightly corroded.

Bonnet stay clips broken.

Both front seat trims broken.

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Corrosion to nearside front inner wing around engine/gearbox mounting.

Dash lights faulty.

Drivers door lock damaged.

Nearside front and offside rear tyres worn inner edges.

Nearside front wing corroded.

Occasional power steering noise.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear wiper motor cover missing.

Steering column surround insecure.

oil leak

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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F923 DOM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F923 DOM, 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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F923 DOM is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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