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G537 XDG

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,772 mi
Last recorded43,772 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG537 XDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,772 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

radiator leaking

Fail 22 Jun 2012 43,772 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

radiator leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2011 42,042 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 41,071 miles

advise front and rear springs rusty and nearside inner sill

Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,995 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly soft

both front wiper blades split on ends

offside front tyre on 2mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

slight oil leak at engine bay

Fail 9 Jul 2009 39,995 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front shock absorbers slightly soft

both front wiper blades split on ends

offside front tyre on 2mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

slight oil leak at engine bay

Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,930 miles

all four shockers soft in operation

corrosion in o/s/r sill

front brake pads appear very low

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight imbalance developing on front brakes

Pass 12 Jul 2007 37,242 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly soft

corrosion starting on offside outer sill

horn sounds slightly rough

Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,718 miles

nearside front wiper blade not fully secure

offside front wiper blade not clearing the screen that well

slight corrosion started offside rear outer sill

slight oil leak at engine bay

very slight fluctuation on front brakes

water leak at exspanton bottle cap

Fail 5 Jul 2006 35,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

nearside front wiper blade not fully secure

offside front wiper blade not clearing the screen that well

slight corrosion started offside rear outer sill

slight oil leak at engine bay

very slight fluctuation on front brakes

water leak at exspanton bottle cap

Pass 6 Jul 2005 34,476 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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G537 XDG is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G537 XDG, 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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G537 XDG is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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