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G16 TET

1990 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,776 mi
Last recorded101,776 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Astra61,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 TET
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 101,776 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 101,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

very rear of rear inner rear wheel arch corroded. not in prescribed area. both sides

Pass 5 Dec 2024 101,778 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 101,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,774 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 101,774 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 101,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 101,773 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 101,772 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,770 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 101,770 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 101,770 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 101,770 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 101,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 107,220 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 107,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 100,887 miles

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

Oil leak

both outer sill not checked plastic covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2011 100,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

both outer sill not checked plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 99,594 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 99,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 96,298 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 92,328 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 89,028 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 88,507 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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G16 TET is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G16 TET, 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 G16 TET registered?

G16 TET is a 1990 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 June 1990.

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