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G495 NHA

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,641 mi
Last recorded56,641 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG495 NHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 56,641 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 56,472 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2025 56,392 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 56,303 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 56,218 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,031 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 50,031 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,028 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,568 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 49,563 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 46,014 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 43,422 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 39,967 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 33,766 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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G495 NHA is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G495 NHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G495 NHA registered?

G495 NHA is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 1989.

Is G495 NHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G495 NHA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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