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F609 CET

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,525 mi
Last recorded62,525 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF609 CET
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 62,525 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 62,525 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 67,525 miles

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

Nearside Front dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,525 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s o/s (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 6,203 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 62,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill within axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 61,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 108,105 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 May 2010 108,078 miles

all 4 tyres slightly worn on uoter edges

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust has slight leak of exhaust gasses

front pads close to 1.5mm

Pass 18 May 2009 108,078 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside track rod end has slight play

offside front track rod end cover has split

slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Apr 2009 108,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 May 2008 108,071 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 108,078 miles

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

no passenger seats fitted

no windscreen fitted

offside parking brake poor effort recomend adjustment or repair

Pass 9 May 2006 108,078 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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F609 CET is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F609 CET, 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 F609 CET registered?

F609 CET is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 1988.

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The MOT history for F609 CET shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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