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F85 HMY

1988 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,739 mi
Last recorded18,739 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF85 HMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 18,739 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 16,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Fail 27 Aug 2025 16,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Pass 19 Aug 2024 13,159 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 13,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 10,324 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front both wiper blades are worn slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2021 6,340 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 6,340 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 4,520 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 676 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 424 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 366 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 167 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 26 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 99,668 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 99,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 98,904 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 98,174 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 97,264 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 97,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 96,430 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 95,995 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 95,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 95,196 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 93,226 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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F85 HMY is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F85 HMY, 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 F85 HMY registered?

F85 HMY is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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