Vauxhall Astra S Gl H/b (1988)
1988 Vauxhall Astra S Gl H/b
CarHunch is tracking 907 1988 Vauxhall Astra S Gl H/b vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1988 Vauxhall Astra has a 0% first-time pass rate across 907 vehicles tested — dramatically below the UK average of 80% — which means every single car in this cohort failed its MOT on first attempt. No dangerous defects were recorded and advisories are minimal, so the failures aren't safety-critical, but the 100% failure rate tells you these cars are genuinely struggling to meet legal standards.
At 36 years old, these Astras are at an age where mechanical wear is simply severe; the zero mileage data suggests many have unknown service histories. If you're considering one, expect immediate and substantial repair costs to bring it roadworthy — budget for a proper pre-purchase inspection and factor in several hundred pounds for essential work before you can legally drive it.
We have 907 1988 Vauxhall Astra S Gl H/b vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1988 Vauxhall Astra S Gl H/b
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Vauxhall Astra S Gl H/b
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (95%) | 866 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (5%) | 41 | 0% | 0 |
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