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E952 MSG

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,191 mi
Last recorded36,191 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE952 MSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 36,191 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 36,007 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 35,609 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip missing but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 35,566 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 35,566 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 35,132 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edges, NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 34,034 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 32,533 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 29,219 miles

slight bind offside front brake

steering rack boots deteriated

Pass 31 May 2018 23,627 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 23,374 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,100 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,453 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 20,188 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 18,666 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,046 miles

offside outer C/V boot deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2011 14,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 14,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 10,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

off side wiper blade split

Fail 10 Jun 2010 14,073 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

off side wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,381 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

bolt missing from exhaust to gear box mounting

near side front macpherson strut starting to leak

Fail 12 Jun 2009 11,381 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

bolt missing from exhaust to gear box mounting

near side front macpherson strut starting to leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 8,443 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 4,555 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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E952 MSG is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E952 MSG, 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

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What year was E952 MSG registered?

E952 MSG is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 February 1988.

Is E952 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E952 MSG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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