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G523 WFH

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,064 mi
Last recorded6,064 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG523 WFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 6,064 miles

all four flexi brake hoses perished

all four shock absorbers weak

both front inner wheel arches corroded

front to rear metal brake line corroded

nearside rear seatbelt frayed on one edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 16 Jun 2008 6,064 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

all four flexi brake hoses perished

all four shock absorbers weak

all four tyres under inflated

both front inner wheel arches corroded

front to rear metal brake line corroded

nearside rear seatbelt frayed on one edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 13 Jun 2007 5,039 miles

chip in windscreen in zone b but not in excess of 40mm

front to rear metal brake lines corroded

nearside rear seatbelt has frayed edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2007 5,039 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in winscreen in zone b but not in excess of 40mm

front to rear metal brake lines corroded

nearside rear seatbelt has frayed edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2006 4,304 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 4,304 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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G523 WFH is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G523 WFH, 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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What year was G523 WFH registered?

G523 WFH is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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