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E103 GAA

1988 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

86,211 mi
Last recorded86,211 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Astra58,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE103 GAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2007 86,211 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 75,072 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 75,072 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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E103 GAA is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E103 GAA, 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 E103 GAA registered?

E103 GAA is a 1988 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 March 1988.

Is E103 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E103 GAA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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