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A10 HDT

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,351 mi
Last recorded8,351 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 HDT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 8,351 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 99,029 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 92,925 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 87,218 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 82,152 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 77,506 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 77,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 72,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 69,096 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,719 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,752 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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A10 HDT is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 58,629 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 A10 HDT, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A10 HDT registered?

A10 HDT is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 1988.

Is A10 HDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 HDT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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