1989 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · G463 FFV
1989 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 1,724 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1998cc
G463 FFV Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2011
- 1,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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G463 FFV Mileage History
- 07/11/2005126,664 mi
- 06/11/2006127,329 mi+665 mi
- 14/01/2008128,101 mi+772 mi
- 01/02/2008128,100 mi-1 mi
- 05/04/201018 mi-128,082 mi
- 23/04/201018 mi
- 18/03/20111,250 mi+1,232 mi
- 01/04/20111,724 mi+474 mi
Average of roughly -23,150 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G463 FFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Vauxhall Astra (G463 FFV) between November 2005 and April 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)”.
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