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G64 CPH

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,828 mi
Last recorded150,828 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG64 CPH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 150,828 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 150,282 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 149,294 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 148,604 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 148,429 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 148,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 148,250 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 148,226 miles

Central Front fuel pipe evidence of chafing not leaking

Offside Front brake pipe flexi close to outer cv but not chafing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 147,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Mar 2015 147,239 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,071 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,644 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 143,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 137,314 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 137,314 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 128,036 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 128,030 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 116,498 miles

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

handbrake has slight play

n/s/f inner wheel arch starting to get in poor condition

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 10 May 2007 116,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake has slight play

n/s/f inner wheel arch starting to get in poor condition

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 11 May 2006 104,700 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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G64 CPH is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G64 CPH, 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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G64 CPH is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 1989.

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