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G703 JCK

1989 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,913 mi
Last recorded142,913 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG703 JCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 142,913 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 142,909 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 142,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 139,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

front registration plate damaged but still legible

fuel filter corroded

Fail 14 May 2015 139,584 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

front registration plate damaged but still legible

fuel filter corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 135,777 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres close to legal limit

brake pad warning light on

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 135,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres close to legal limit

brake pad warning light on

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 131,162 miles

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 14 May 2013 131,161 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 15 May 2012 124,025 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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G703 JCK is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G703 JCK, 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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G703 JCK is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 October 1989.

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