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F99 URN

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,875 mi
Last recorded101,875 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF99 URN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 101,875 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 101,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 101,820 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 101,820 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 101,746 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 101,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 101,384 miles

Exhaust leaking at rear silencer

N/S Front c/v gaiter deteriorating

Slight play in n/s front top suspension mount

Pass 14 Aug 2017 101,262 miles

Body sill condition cannot be deternined due to sill covers being fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 101,262 miles

Body sill condition cannot be deternined due to sill covers being fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 100,292 miles

Fuel hose to pump porous

Offside front fog lamp missing

Windscreen damaged outside wiper area

Fail 28 Mar 2006 99,263 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 99,263 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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F99 URN is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F99 URN, 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 F99 URN registered?

F99 URN is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 November 1988.

Is F99 URN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F99 URN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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