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G794 UOU

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,752 mi
Last recorded23,752 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG794 UOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,752 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 23,694 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 21,725 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 21,551 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing niosy

Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,614 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,111 miles

defect repair covered with underseal and paint

Fail 26 Aug 2011 17,019 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,029 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 14,974 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,322 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 12,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 6,745 miles

n/s and o/s front flexible brake hoses showing signs of perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2006 4,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Oct 2005 2,324 miles

O/S REAR FOG LENS DAMAGED

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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G794 UOU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G794 UOU, 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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G794 UOU is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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