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G111 HEW

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

187,906 mi
Last recorded187,906 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG111 HEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 187,906 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 185,775 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seats removed at time of test.

Pass 20 Oct 2023 183,934 miles

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

underside of vechile has thick covering of underseal

Pass 22 Sep 2022 182,519 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear.. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 179,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 179,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 178,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Sep 2020 178,178 miles

Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 May 2019 174,658 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 171,892 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 171,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2017 169,537 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 165,765 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 161,260 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 159,282 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 158,186 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 155,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2011 154,107 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 151,017 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 146,449 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 140,827 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 133,155 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2006 124,666 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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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G111 HEW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G111 HEW, 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 G111 HEW registered?

G111 HEW is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 October 1989.

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