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E835 OHN

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

16,588 mi
Last recorded16,588 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE835 OHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 16,588 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil sump corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 15,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 15,122 miles

Offside Front sill damaged

all vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 8 Jun 2024 15,122 miles

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 12 May 2023 14,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

vehicle underside heavily under sealed

Fail 15 Jun 2020 14,727 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section holed at suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to outer sill in wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under seat area holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating fluctuating and binding (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section holed at suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed at rear near axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole /weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 14,489 miles

Central Front exhaust mounting corroded/broken system still supported

slight oil leak

under body sections have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2017 14,487 miles

tailgate struts worn

Central Front exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Nearside Front cv gaiter deteriorating

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

front tyres wearing on shoulders

fuel tank breather pipe cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2017 14,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Nearside Front cv gaiter deteriorating

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear hand brake cable catching exhaust

front tyres wearing on shoulders

misfire on engine

tailgate struts worn

Pass 9 Nov 2006 14,485 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 14,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrotion to floor near offside front seat anchor.

fuel straps corroded.

Fail 12 Aug 2006 14,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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E835 OHN is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E835 OHN, 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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What year was E835 OHN registered?

E835 OHN is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 June 1988.

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