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G275 OKR

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,752 mi
Last recorded40,752 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG275 OKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 40,752 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 38,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR CORRODED BY SUSPENSON MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt PERISHED AND CRACKING (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL CORRODED WITHIN SEAT BELT MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 37,947 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED WITHIN SEAT BELT MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE TORN (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE TORN (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR CORRODED BY SUSPENSON MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt PERISHED AND CRACKING (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL CORRODED WITHIN SEAT BELT MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 34,821 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS PERISHED AND CRACKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED AT CENTRE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 32,248 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LOWER ARM REAR MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 29,128 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive LEAK APPEARS TO BE FROM GEARBOX/OUTPUT SHAFT SEALS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

HORN SOUND DETERIORATING/SLIGHTLY HARSH

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT LOWER ARM MOUNTING CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED OR SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt PERISHED AND CRACKED, NOT LEAKING GREASE AT TIME OF TEST (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 25,563 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 21,928 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 21,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 18,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 14,616 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 14,607 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/F OUTER CV GAITOR PERISHED - SLIGHT LEAK OF GREASE

Pass 26 Apr 2016 10,352 miles

N/S CV GAITOR PERISHED

N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY TIGHT

Pass 30 Apr 2012 9,911 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 9,453 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2010 9,106 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 8,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 8,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2008 8,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 8,117 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 6,904 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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G275 OKR is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G275 OKR, 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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G275 OKR is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 1989.

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