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F830 POU

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,478 mi
Last recorded36,478 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF830 POU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 36,478 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 35,813 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 35,432 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 35,432 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Fuel hose leaking from pump to carb (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,712 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 34,712 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,068 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 34,068 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,930 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,569 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,951 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,439 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 31,439 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,934 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,410 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 30,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 29,879 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 29,352 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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F830 POU is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F830 POU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F830 POU registered?

F830 POU is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 November 1988.

Is F830 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F830 POU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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