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F175 PCX

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,504 mi
Last recorded37,504 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF175 PCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 37,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured drivers footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel pipe slightly insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four dated 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 37,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not yet within seat belt anchorage prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not yet within seat belt anchorage prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 37,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 37,504 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 37,504 miles

Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2021 36,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Front BOTH SIDES, lower wings corroding

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight brake bind when rotated by hand

Offside Front Slight movement in shock absorber

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 35,990 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 89,017 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,205 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,601 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,027 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 27,821 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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F175 PCX is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F175 PCX, 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 F175 PCX registered?

F175 PCX is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 August 1988.

Is F175 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F175 PCX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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