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F96 NTA

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,982 mi
Last recorded59,982 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF96 NTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 59,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 59,981 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in nsr tyre

nail in osr tyre

nsf top mount worn

nsr wheel bearing very slightly rough

osf top mount worn

osf tyre 2mm and slightly out of shape

top radiator hose swollen cracked and weaping

Fail 15 Apr 2016 59,980 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in nsr tyre

nail in osr tyre

nsf top mount worn

nsr wheel bearing very slightly rough

osf top mount worn

osf tyre 2mm and slightly out of shape

top radiator hose swollen cracked and weaping

Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,964 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 59,608 miles

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 59,608 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 59,371 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 59,370 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F96 NTA is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F96 NTA, 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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F96 NTA is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 1989.

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