CarVerify

Free Car Check

E834 MCW

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1196cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,713 mi
Last recorded60,713 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE834 MCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 60,713 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 60,713 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 60,315 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 59,942 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 59,482 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 58,355 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 55,582 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 55,580 miles

Fuel pipe damaged Tank vent pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 52,263 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 49,892 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 49,873 miles

Offside Coil spring insecure too short (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,960 miles

Slight damage to N/S/F wing

Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,385 miles

Shortened coil springs fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2016 47,370 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low efficiency (3.7.B.5b)

Shortened coil springs fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,432 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 44,285 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 44,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,007 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 21,750 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 21,641 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 21,395 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,395 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,354 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 21,351 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 21,210 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 21,210 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 2,100 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 20,823 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E834 MCW is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E834 MCW, 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 E834 MCW?

You can check the full history of E834 MCW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E834 MCW registered?

E834 MCW is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 April 1988.

Is E834 MCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E834 MCW shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E834 MCW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E834 MCW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.