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F932 STW

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,258 mi
Last recorded43,258 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF932 STW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 43,258 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 43,187 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 43,186 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 42,782 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 42,301 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 41,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 41,142 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,511 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front body damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,910 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

offside front body damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2014 39,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

offside front body damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,293 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,675 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 38,666 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 37,939 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 37,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,185 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 37,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 36,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,379 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 131,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 131,172 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,773 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,922 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 33,922 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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F932 STW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F932 STW, 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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F932 STW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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