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G159 UUF

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,524 mi
Last recorded42,524 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 UUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 42,524 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Cluster lens damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2026 42,498 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Excessive leaks at front to mid section join and join with rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Cluster lens damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Appeared to release during test. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 35,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 31,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s rear light lens cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2024 31,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 30,327 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 26,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside number plate bulb damaged

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 20,576 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 15,448 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 15,292 miles

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Pass 3 May 2017 15,275 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 15,175 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 15,053 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 14,806 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 14,585 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 14,361 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 13,924 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 13,579 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 13,120 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 12,741 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 12,414 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 11,741 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 11,741 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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G159 UUF is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G159 UUF, 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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G159 UUF is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 June 1990.

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