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F505 AAX

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,773 mi
Last recorded74,773 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF505 AAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2007 74,773 miles

BOTH FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT BOOTS ARE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

THE NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEELARCH IS SHOWING SOME CORROSION AROUND A METAL BRAKE PIPE.

THE NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEELARCH IS SHOWING SOME CORROSION BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE HAS STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6m/m.

THE OFFSIDE REAR BOOT FLOOR IS CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA.

THE OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEELARCH IS STARTING TO CORRODE.

Fail 3 Feb 2007 74,709 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

automatic choke is slow to go off

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded behind headlamp-not within prescribed area

nearside front inner wheel arch is starting to corrode around brake pipe

offside rear inner wheel arch is starting to corrode

offside rear of boot floor is corroded-not within prescribed area

Pass 20 Jan 2006 72,443 miles

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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F505 AAX is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F505 AAX, 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 F505 AAX registered?

F505 AAX is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 1988.

Is F505 AAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F505 AAX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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