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A5 GSE

1985 Opel Monza

White Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,072 mi
Last recorded47,072 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GSE
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 47,072 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 46,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 44,513 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 44,513 miles

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,399 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 42,720 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,062 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,840 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 41,817 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,791 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 41,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,247 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 41,136 miles

nearside and offside front inner archs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2011 41,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside front inner archs corroded

How Reliable is the Opel Monza?

Based on 2,604 MOT tests across 334 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
334
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
brake binding 105
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
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A5 GSE is a 1985 Opel Monza in White with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Opel Monza models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 89,146 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 Monza fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 GSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Monza typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Opel Monza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 GSE registered?

A5 GSE is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 18 June 1985.

Is A5 GSE safe to buy?

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