1989 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · G701 FCC
1989 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 80,035 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G701 FCC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2024
- 80,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G701 FCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Vauxhall Astra (G701 FCC) between March 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2024 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: Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Emissions not tested Will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/70R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
G701 FCC Mileage History
- 11/03/202280,025 mi
- 09/07/202480,035 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra G
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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