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F223 GTA

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,172 mi
Last recorded50,172 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF223 GTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 50,172 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 4 Dec 2011 49,921 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre on 2mm tread

Fail 4 Dec 2011 49,921 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front tyre on 2mm tread

Fail 5 Dec 2010 49,658 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

offside front tyre on 1.6mm tread

slight play in steering

Pass 5 Dec 2010 49,658 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

offside front tyre on 1.6mm tread

slight play in steering

Fail 26 Nov 2009 49,326 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

offside front tyre on 2mm tread

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,326 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

offside front tyre on 2mm tread

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2008 48,929 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION BUSH SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6MM TREAD

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 48,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION BUSH SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6MM TREAD

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 48,555 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,039 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 47,323 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 47,307 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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F223 GTA is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F223 GTA, 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 F223 GTA registered?

F223 GTA is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 1988.

Is F223 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F223 GTA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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