1989 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · D23 GRB
1989 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 100,211 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D23 GRB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 100,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D23 GRB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Vauxhall Astra (D23 GRB) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low and full of moisture affecting aim pattern (4.1.2 (a))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle not working (7.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
D23 GRB Mileage History
- 11/11/202398,796 mi
- 23/11/202398,802 mi+6 mi
- 06/05/2025100,011 mi+1,209 mi
- 29/04/2026100,211 mi+200 mi
Average of roughly 574 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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