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F510 MPF

1988 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,350 mi
Last recorded55,350 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF510 MPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 55,350 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 55,350 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 55,350 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 55,350 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 55,350 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 55,346 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 55,254 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 54,419 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 54,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak on joint back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,283 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2013 54,283 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,011 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,295 miles

all tyres perished

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,437 miles

front brakes on imbalance limit of 25%

offside front wheel binding slightly

slight under body corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,161 miles

both rear arches corroding

sill covers fitted - unable to assess state of sills

Fail 10 Sep 2009 51,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear arches corroding

sill covers fitted - unable to assess state of sills

Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,878 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 50,619 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,815 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 48,613 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 48,613 miles

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

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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F510 MPF is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F510 MPF, 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 F510 MPF registered?

F510 MPF is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 1988.

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