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G680 STT

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,756 mi
Last recorded114,756 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG680 STT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 114,756 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 114,663 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 114,563 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 114,546 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 114,451 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 114,057 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 113,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 113,102 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 112,418 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 108,324 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 102,622 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 90,687 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 90,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 80,157 miles

slight run-out on o/s/f brake and both front brakes binding slightly.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 80,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight run-out on o/s/f brake and both front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 14 Oct 2006 71,522 miles

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

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

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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G680 STT is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G680 STT, 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 G680 STT registered?

G680 STT is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 1989.

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