MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
osf seatbeltreluctant to retract* slack in front seatbacks* engine oil leaks* acceptable repair to nsr light unit* cv gaiters heavily perished* exhaust a little noisey at front- no significant leaks found*
rear arches and valances rusted at rear*
underbody shields restrict examination* front anti roll bar endbushes worn* rear arches and outer sills rusted* underbody brakepipes corroded and greased in places- osr brake pipe corrosion just acceptable* front brake discs worn*
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
osf seatbeltreluctant to retract* slack in front seatbacks* engine oil leaks* acceptable repair to nsr light unit* cv gaiters heavily perished* exhaust a little noisey at front- no significant leaks found*
rear arches and valances rusted at rear*
underbody shields restrict examination* front anti roll bar endbushes worn* rear arches and outer sills rusted* underbody brakepipes corroded and greased in places- osr brake pipe corrosion just acceptable* front brake discs worn*
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F857 ULJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 F857 ULJ, 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 F857 ULJ registered?
F857 ULJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 October 1988.
Is F857 ULJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for F857 ULJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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