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E25 GST

1987 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,448 mi
Last recorded33,448 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Astra59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 GST
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 33,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 29,003 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2016 29,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill x3 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,022 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 24,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 19,479 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 14,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 11,301 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 7,821 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 3,981 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 74 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 94,746 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 89,118 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 89,118 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight play to near and off side front bottom ball joints

Pass 6 Sep 2006 83,962 miles

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

Oil leak

near side outer sill bent

off side front outer sill bent

Pass 19 Aug 2005 77,944 miles

oil leak off side rear and near side rear slight play in wheel

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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E25 GST is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E25 GST, 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 E25 GST registered?

E25 GST is a 1987 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E25 GST safe to buy?

The MOT history for E25 GST shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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