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G152 VVU

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,018 mi
Last recorded103,018 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG152 VVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 103,018 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body sill has advanced corrossion

Oil leak

Rear Wheel arches have advanced corrossion

Fail 19 Mar 2016 103,018 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body sill has advanced corrossion

Oil leak

Rear Wheel arches have advanced corrossion

Pass 4 Apr 2015 103,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front to rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

both rear wheel arches have advanced corrossion

offside rear body sill has advanced corrossion

Pass 12 Apr 2014 3,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

both rear wheel arches have advanced corrossion

Pass 30 Mar 2013 3,007 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

both rear wheel arches have advanced corrossion

Pass 31 Mar 2012 2,974 miles

both rear wheel arches have advanced corrossion

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2011 2,793 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches have advanced corrossion

Pass 16 Apr 2010 2,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 28 Mar 2009 2,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

fuel sender unit pipes starting to rust

Fail 22 Apr 2008 1,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches and body sills starting to rust

Pass 22 Apr 2008 1,431 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches and body sills starting to rust

Pass 5 Apr 2007 700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 99,919 miles

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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G152 VVU is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 61,964 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 G152 VVU, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G152 VVU is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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