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E228 EPD

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,471 mi
Last recorded70,471 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE228 EPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,471 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,312 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,167 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,989 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 69,747 miles

both inner rear sills corroded

nsf brake binding slightly

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Aug 2012 69,747 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

both inner rear sills corroded

nsf brake binding slightly

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,483 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 69,094 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear tyres perrished

corrosion around o/s/r wheel arch

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,447 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 67,646 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 66,143 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2006 65,239 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 65,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 64,406 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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E228 EPD is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 59,884 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 E228 EPD, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E228 EPD registered?

E228 EPD is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E228 EPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E228 EPD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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