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G58 VKX

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,402 mi
Last recorded146,402 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG58 VKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 146,402 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 May 2009 69,317 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 62,991 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 55,337 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 55,337 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2006 51,110 miles

slight leak on both front c,v boots

Fail 5 May 2006 51,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded

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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G58 VKX is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc 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 G58 VKX, 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 G58 VKX registered?

G58 VKX is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 1989.

Is G58 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G58 VKX 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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