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G543 APC

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,008 mi
Last recorded62,008 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG543 APC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,008 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 62,935 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 80,020 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 56,753 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 56,730 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,714 miles

battery loose

offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,708 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 56,708 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 50,291 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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G543 APC is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G543 APC, 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 G543 APC registered?

G543 APC is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G543 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G543 APC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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