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G15 GTE

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,732 mi
Last recorded92,732 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 GTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 92,732 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis + front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 92,508 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis + inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 92,354 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 92,152 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 92,152 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rust on chassis +n/s/f inner wing

Pass 25 Oct 2021 92,152 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake balance

rust on chassis +boot floor +n/s/f inner wing

Fail 25 Oct 2021 92,152 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake balance

rust on chassis +boot floor +n/s/f inner wing

Pass 13 Nov 2020 92,152 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rust on chassis +floors +boot floor +inner wings

Fail 2 Nov 2020 92,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front floor

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rust on chassis +floors +boot floor +inner wings

Pass 1 Jun 2019 92,152 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 92,152 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 92,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded At inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 92,152 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 91,206 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,675 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 89,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 89,673 miles

handbrake cable hanging low under car

nsf inner/ outer sill holed

Fail 11 Aug 2010 89,673 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

handbrake cable hanging low under car

nsf inner/ outer sill holed

fuel supply pipe fouling rear axle

Pass 11 Aug 2009 86,285 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 86,285 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2008 86,283 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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G15 GTE is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G15 GTE, 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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What year was G15 GTE registered?

G15 GTE is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 May 1990.

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