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E825 CVS

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,501 mi
Last recorded91,501 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE825 CVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 91,501 miles

fuel lines starting to corrode

Fail 16 May 2017 91,501 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

fuel lines starting to corrode

Pass 24 May 2016 82,399 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 82,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,995 miles

Front shock absorbers a little bouncy

Nearside front tyre a little worn on inside edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 69,924 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front shock absorbers a little bouncy

Nearside front tyre a little worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes rusty

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2012 59,986 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 59,985 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 59,871 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 59,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 599,857 miles

Both front brake discs corrodrd.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E825 CVS is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E825 CVS, 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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E825 CVS is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 1988.

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