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G830 VMK

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,865 mi
Last recorded56,865 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG830 VMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2026 56,865 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 56,765 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 56,605 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 55,855 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,780 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,608 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f inner wheel arch freshly undersealed

slighyt corrosion on o/s/f wing bottom edge

Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,816 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 May 2007 48,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 45,998 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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G830 VMK is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G830 VMK, 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 G830 VMK registered?

G830 VMK is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is G830 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G830 VMK shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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