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F976 OGS

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,653 mi
Last recorded71,653 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF976 OGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 71,653 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 71,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 71,030 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 69,948 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 69,922 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,915 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 48,392 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,848 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,717 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,336 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,252 miles

rear suspension soft

various oil leaks

Pass 25 Jun 2011 34,059 miles

front & rear suspension soft

rear shock absorbers damp

slight imbalance front brakes

various oil leaks

Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,792 miles

front and rear suspension soft

Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,465 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 33,297 miles

both front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,735 miles

o/s/r foot brake a little slow

Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,213 miles

both rear tyres perishing

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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F976 OGS is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 F976 OGS, 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 F976 OGS registered?

F976 OGS is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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