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Est: £10,000 - £15,000
1988 Vauxhall Astra Mk2 GTE 16v
United Kingdom • 29 Aug 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A restored 1988 Mk2 Astra GTE 16v, powered by the desirable 'Red Top' engine and a manual gearbox. This example has undergone a meticulous restoration aiming for concours condition, finished in a unique mauve/purple.
Condition
10
Vendor describes as 'pristine' post-restoration.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
W0L000043J2729984
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
F19 GTE
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
The Mk2 Astra GTE 16v became one of the defining performance hatchbacks of the late 1980s, with its 2.0-litre ‘Red Top’ engine earning a strong following amongst Vauxhall enthusiasts
Presented in factory specification, this 1988 example (F19 GTE) is described by the vendor as pristine following a detailed cosmetic and mechanical restoration completed during 2024 and 2025
Powered by the 2.0-litre 16-valve ‘Red Top’ engine paired with a manual gearbox, offering the lively performance for which these GTEs are well regarded
The car underwent a meticulous multi-stage restoration with the aim of returning it to concours-level condition whilst retaining its original factory character and specification
Finished in a striking bespoke shade of mauve/purple over a classic 'deckchair' striped grey cloth interior
Supplied new by Burtons & Bury Cars of Ramsey, Cambridgeshire on 01/08/1988, the history file includes the original warranty card, handbook, folio and a collection of previous MOT Certific...
Points of note
£1,601
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,680
Median Price (Since 2020)
£32,163
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 14 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
119,629 miles
Registration Date
1988-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On May 15 2026 with 119,629 miles
Passed
On May 10 2025 with 119,565 miles
Passed
On May 07 2024 with 119,407 miles
Passed
On May 11 2023 with 119,054 miles
Passed
On Jun 15 2021 with 118,993 miles
Passed
On Mar 28 2019 with 118,768 miles
Passed
On Apr 16 2018 with 118,542 miles
Passed
On Jul 21 2015 with 117,755 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Passed
On Aug 04 2014 with 116,346 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Passed
On Jul 24 2013 with 112,530 miles
Passed
On Aug 06 2012 with 110,203 miles
Passed
On Aug 10 2011 with 109,307 miles
Passed
On Aug 11 2010 with 108,022 miles
Passed
On Aug 04 2009 with 106,694 miles
Passed
On Aug 12 2008 with 103,947 miles
Passed
On Aug 13 2007 with 100,792 miles
Failed
On Aug 13 2007 with 100,792 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Failed
On Aug 08 2006 with 96,482 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Passed
On Aug 08 2006 with 96,482 miles
Passed
On Aug 10 2005 with 91,414 miles
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