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E95 YKU

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,107 mi
Last recorded54,107 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE95 YKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 54,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside cv boot has slight grease leaking from boot not split at time of test

Pass 21 May 2009 53,493 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 53,493 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 52,386 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,386 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,072 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,961 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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E95 YKU is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 E95 YKU, 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 E95 YKU registered?

E95 YKU is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is E95 YKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E95 YKU shows 7 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.

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