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1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,220 mi
Last recorded63,220 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF273 URL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,220 miles

n/s sill corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2011 63,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s sill corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,146 miles

front reg plate broken

Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,975 miles

front wheel arch lower seems corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2009 60,975 miles

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

front wheel arch lower seems corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2008 59,847 miles

n/s wheel arch/floor corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2008 59,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s wheel arch/floor corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 58,789 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 58,789 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 57,284 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 57,284 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.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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F273 URL is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F273 URL, 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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F273 URL is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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