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530BTY13

2004 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,307 mi
Last recorded156,307 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Opel Astra89,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration530BTY13
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 156,307 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

back box outer skin corrosion

crack in windscreen

cracks in treads both front tyres

Fail 7 Sep 2016 156,300 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Aug 2013 134,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

windscreen cracked

Fail 21 Aug 2013 134,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

windscreen cracked

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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530BTY13 is a 2004 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 89,577 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 Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 530BTY13, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Opel Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 530BTY13 registered?

530BTY13 is a 2004 Opel Astra, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is 530BTY13 safe to buy?

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