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F456 OLU

1988 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

91,242 mi
Last recorded91,242 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2005
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF456 OLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2005 91,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Lower Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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F456 OLU is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F456 OLU, 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 F456 OLU registered?

F456 OLU is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F456 OLU safe to buy?

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