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F442 EDS

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,658 mi
Last recorded15,658 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF442 EDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 15,658 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 15,656 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 15,589 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 15,320 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 15,317 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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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F442 EDS is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F442 EDS, 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 F442 EDS registered?

F442 EDS is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 October 1988.

Is F442 EDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F442 EDS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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