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F355 TFX

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,078 mi
Last recorded52,078 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 TFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2026 52,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 51,684 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 51,249 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 50,863 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 50,187 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 49,471 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 49,153 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,423 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,561 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 47,028 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,646 miles

Front exhaust mount cracked system still supported

Pass 18 Jul 2015 46,146 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 45,503 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 44,748 miles

Slight roughness in left rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jun 2012 43,606 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 42,585 miles

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

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

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2010 41,574 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack up

Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,656 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 39,470 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 38,149 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 36,767 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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F355 TFX is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F355 TFX, 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 F355 TFX registered?

F355 TFX is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F355 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F355 TFX shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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