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F826 XOV

1988 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,124 mi
Last recorded80,124 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF826 XOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 80,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 79,673 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective very close to rear axle/beam (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Feb 2023 79,629 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Feb 2023 79,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2022 78,866 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 78,805 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 78,612 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 78,174 miles

engine is not original to the car

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

Pass 26 May 2017 77,313 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 76,973 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,239 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,778 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,141 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,599 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 73,862 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 73,862 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 72,699 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 71,648 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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F826 XOV is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F826 XOV, 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 F826 XOV registered?

F826 XOV is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 1988.

Is F826 XOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F826 XOV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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