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G612 UTL

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,305 mi
Last recorded70,305 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG612 UTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 70,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 64,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front strut top mounts noisy

repairs covered in underseal

Pass 30 Jul 2024 60,615 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier engine bay (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog light damaged

Offside Front wing is corroded

under body corrosion

under body mot items are corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2023 55,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front wing is corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box has a hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog light is damaged

under body mot testable items are corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 51,032 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box has a hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 46,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 46,998 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

wires protruding from dash air vent

Pass 27 Jul 2020 42,846 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,508 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,777 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,882 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,138 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 38,766 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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G612 UTL is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G612 UTL, 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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G612 UTL is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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