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F673 AUB

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,338 mi
Last recorded64,338 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF673 AUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2007 64,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

both sides outer sills corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2007 64,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise corrosion on o/s metal brake pipe to rear

advise fuel filler cap sealing washer perishing and slight cracking on edge

all steering , suspension and braking components showing age

both front shock absorbers weak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 63,671 miles

same as previous vt32

Fail 24 Apr 2006 63,671 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

rear wheel arches coroding

under body corosion

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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F673 AUB is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F673 AUB, 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 F673 AUB registered?

F673 AUB is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is F673 AUB safe to buy?

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