Vauxhall Astra S Merit (1989)
1989 Vauxhall Astra S Merit
CarHunch is tracking 25,889 1989 Vauxhall Astra S Merit vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1989 Vauxhall Astra S Merit shows a 0% first-time pass rate across 25,889 vehicles tested — a stark contrast to the UK average of 80% — meaning essentially every example of this model fails its MOT on the first attempt. There are no recorded dangerous defects in the dataset, but the complete absence of passes and zero average failures recorded suggests these vehicles are either no longer roadworthy, not being tested in meaningful numbers, or the data itself may be incomplete.
At this age (35 years old), finding a running example would be exceptional, and any 1989 Astra presented for MOT is likely a restored project, kept for sentimental reasons, or in storage. Before considering purchase, verify the actual MOT history directly with the DVLA or ask the seller to show you recent test certificates — the statistics here indicate this model year has effectively reached end-of-life for regular road use.
We have 25,889 1989 Vauxhall Astra S Merit vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1989 Vauxhall Astra S Merit
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 25,835 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 53 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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