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F747 YEA

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,530 mi
Last recorded146,530 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF747 YEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 146,530 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 146,530 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch area in boot has slight corrosion

fuel hoses at rear slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2023 146,530 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated near tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 146,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jun 2022 146,530 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - lower body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 146,530 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member (below radiator) has corrosion on O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside inside boot has slight corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside door step area of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel hose near fuel tank perished/deteriorated

slight corrosion in engine bay

Fail 19 Jan 2021 146,530 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member (below radiator) has corrosion on O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside inside boot has slight corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside door step area of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel hose near fuel tank perished/deteriorated

slight corrosion in engine bay

Pass 30 Jan 2020 146,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective perished (6.1.2 (a))

fuel system components, at rear underside of vehicle are heavily corroded

slight corrosion in engine bay

Fail 20 Jan 2020 146,530 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective perished (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel system components, at rear underside of vehicle are heavily corroded

slight corrosion in engine bay

Pass 5 Feb 2019 146,530 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine bay has corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2019 146,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine bay has corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2017 146,530 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front corrosion inside wheel arch area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch+sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear corrosion around floor and into wheel arch area

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 146,530 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front corrosion inside wheel arch area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch+sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear corrosion around floor and into wheel arch area

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 146,530 miles

Nearside sill has areas of corrosion. also has cover preventing full inspection

Offside sill has areas of corrosion. also has cover preventing full inspection

fuel system breather hoses deteriorated at rear

Pass 23 Dec 2015 146,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both offside and nearside sill inner and outer have slight corrosion

nearside front indicator loose but secure

nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated but still prevents ingress of dirt

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2015 146,528 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated also has slight play (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour orange cover missing (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both offside and nearside sill inner and outer have slight corrosion

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

nearside front indicator loose but secure

nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated but still prevents ingress of dirt

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 145,936 miles

Both front wiper blades torn

Both sill's have slight damage and slight corrosion

Inside Offside rear wheel arch has areas of corrosion

Inside of offside front wheel arch has hole caused by corrosion

Offside front wing is corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 145,916 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fuel filter corroded

Brake pipes heavily coated in sealant, unable to carry out full inspection

Exhaust deteriorated front-middle sections

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Rear wheel arches corroded on inside

Fail 10 Jan 2013 145,916 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes heavily coated in sealant, unable to carry out full inspection

Exhaust deteriorated front-middle sections

Fuel filter corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Rear wheel arches corroded on inside

Pass 31 Jan 2007 145,224 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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F747 YEA is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F747 YEA, 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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F747 YEA is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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