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G229 VEV

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

3,054 mi
Last recorded3,054 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG229 VEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 3,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,360 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 70,751 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perrished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perrished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s reversing lamp not working

Pass 8 May 2017 69,358 miles

in general underside components corroded

nsf inner wheel arch corroded near suspension mounts

offside front to back brake pipe corroded

osf brake hose perished

osr and nsr outer body sills corroded

osr and nsr outer wheel arches corroded near seatbelt mounts

Fail 3 May 2017 69,358 miles

Steering rack gaiter split osf and nsf (2.2.D.2d)

in general underside components corroded

nsf inner wheel arch corroded near suspension mounts

offside front to back brake pipe corroded

osf brake hose perished

osr and nsr outer body sills corroded

osr and nsr outer wheel arches corroded near seatbelt mounts

Fail 23 Feb 2017 69,358 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack gaiter split osf and nsf (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr lower sill corner (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsf inner wheel arch corroded and near nsf suspension mounts

nsr brake pipe corroded

osf flexi brake hose perished

osr and nsr outer wheel arches corroded near osr and nsr seatbelt mounts

Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,125 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 68,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,023 miles

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,631 miles

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,032 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,239 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 63,239 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,762 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 64,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,326 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,411 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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G229 VEV is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G229 VEV, 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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G229 VEV is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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