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FDZ 3352

1988 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,207 mi
Last recorded97,207 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDZ 3352
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 97,207 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 97,007 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 97,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 97,007 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 97,007 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,007 miles

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 97,007 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 97,007 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2012 97,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,001 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

diffrent whhel from time of test may swap back

Fail 19 Apr 2011 97,001 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 97,009 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 97,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

osr damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2009 97,007 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 97,010 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 97,007 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2006 97,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 97,007 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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FDZ 3352 is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FDZ 3352, 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 FDZ 3352 registered?

FDZ 3352 is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is FDZ 3352 safe to buy?

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