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F245 AKG

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

241,367 mi
Last recorded241,367 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF245 AKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 241,367 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 240,704 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 240,119 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 238,814 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 236,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 234,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 231,176 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,624 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,954 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,125 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 10,141 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 4,958 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 744 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 87,288 miles

various parts of underside have had welding repairs.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 72,688 miles

nearside front floor area has had extensive repair.

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2007 72,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 72,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid level low.

corrosion around offside and nearside rear spring top mounts will need attention soon.

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

offside headlamp aim on lowest limit.

Fail 4 Aug 2006 66,082 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

poor quality welding repairs to nearside front floor.

signs of leakage to nearside front shock absorber.

suspension lower than standard.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 66,082 miles

poor quality welding repairs to nearside front floor.

signs of leakage to nearside front shock absorber.

suspension lower than standard.

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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F245 AKG is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F245 AKG, 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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F245 AKG is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 1988.

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