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G333 KGN

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,229 mi
Last recorded92,229 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG333 KGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 92,229 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 91,927 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 91,415 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 90,948 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 90,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 May 2020 90,822 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 89,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 89,394 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Aug 2015 86,982 miles

front tyres perished

surface rust nearside front floor

Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,997 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 83,997 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,301 miles

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

slight wear front top suspension mounts

Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,955 miles

front top suspension mounts perished

handbrake reading low

surface rust rear sills

tyres perished

Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,966 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside foot and hand brake reading low

slight play nearside front suspension

Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,300 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,744 miles

noise nearside rear wheel bearing

rust offside rear inner arch (top and rear)

surface rust both rear sills

surface rust front floor to chassis

Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,546 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front top mount starting to split

Pass 24 Jul 2007 59,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 56,068 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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G333 KGN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G333 KGN, 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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G333 KGN is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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