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G684 VMJ

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,095 mi
Last recorded99,095 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG684 VMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 99,095 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 99,025 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 98,924 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 98,833 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 98,475 miles

both lower ball joint dust boots perished

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

very slight blow from exhaust

Pass 11 May 2018 97,642 miles

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

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

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

corrosion offside front,offside rear and nearside front but not in any area

fuel pump rubbers splitting

Pass 19 Dec 2013 97,626 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front subframe mounting areas and o/s top strut areas have slight corrosion / fuel pump mounting rubbers starting too crack

Pass 15 Dec 2012 97,001 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 97,001 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 96,502 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 96,119 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 96,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 95,695 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 94,885 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 17 Jan 2008 93,253 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 92,267 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 90,436 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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G684 VMJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G684 VMJ, 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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G684 VMJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 1989.

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