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F19 GTE

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,629 mi
Last recorded119,629 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF19 GTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 119,629 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 119,565 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 119,407 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 119,054 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 118,993 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 118,768 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,542 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 117,755 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 116,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 112,530 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 110,203 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 109,307 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 108,022 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 106,694 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 103,947 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 100,792 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 100,792 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 96,482 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 96,482 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 91,414 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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F19 GTE is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F19 GTE, 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 F19 GTE registered?

F19 GTE is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F19 GTE safe to buy?

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