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G305 KKU

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,559 mi
Last recorded81,559 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG305 KKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 81,559 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers worn

Fail 28 Aug 2013 81,062 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 81,050 miles

Corrosion to both inner sills.

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2011 80,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

corrosion around nearside front bumper carrier not within 30cm of a load bearing point

slight brake judder detected on both front brakes

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 6 Sep 2011 80,812 miles

corrosion around nearside front bumper carrier not within 30cm of a load bearing point

slight brake judder detected on both front brakes

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 19 Aug 2010 80,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside main feed brake pipe and fuel pipe supports on inner sills corroded and insecure. requires urgent attention

slight brake judder detected on nearside front

Fail 14 Sep 2009 79,729 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight brake judder detected on nearside front

Pass 14 Sep 2009 79,729 miles

slight brake judder detected on nearside front

Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,750 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 78,716 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 77,385 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 75,857 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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G305 KKU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G305 KKU, 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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G305 KKU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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