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AAU 294A

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,902 mi
Last recorded61,902 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAU 294A
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2026 61,902 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 61,650 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 61,600 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 61,555 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 61,479 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 61,376 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 61,285 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 61,105 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 60,998 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 60,949 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,765 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 60,260 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 60,110 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 60,069 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,109 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,625 miles

n/s driveshaft boot slight leak of grease

Pass 4 Feb 2010 56,042 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 54,545 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 53,777 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 52,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 51,958 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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AAU 294A is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AAU 294A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAU 294A?

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What year was AAU 294A registered?

AAU 294A is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 February 1988.

Is AAU 294A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAU 294A shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AAU 294A have outstanding finance?

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