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G553 OGX

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,431 mi
Last recorded34,431 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG553 OGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,431 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 34,418 miles

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s sill condition

o/s and n/s inner arches

Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,668 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front numer plate cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2008 98,901 miles

Corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch inner and outer

Corrosion on offside front cross member

Corrosion on offside rear wheel arch inner and outer

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear lamp unit lens holed

Rear registration plate some deterioation

Fail 8 Jun 2007 98,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear quarter panels corrosion

Pass 27 May 2006 98,102 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 96,766 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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G553 OGX is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 G553 OGX, 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 G553 OGX registered?

G553 OGX is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 August 1989.

Is G553 OGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G553 OGX shows 7 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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