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L556 TST

1994 Opel Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

258,686 mi
Last recorded258,686 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Opel Astra120,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 TST
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 258,686 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 258,681 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2009 251,454 miles

both rear tyres inner edge worn

Fail 20 Jul 2009 251,448 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 245,056 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 245,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,964 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 239,694 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 232,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

The above vehicle does not require side flasher repeater lamps (rap round conforms to Mot standard )I recommend these should be fitted for extra saftey

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2006 232,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The above vehicle does not require side flasher repeater lamps (rap round conforms to Mot standard )I recommend these should be fitted for extra saftey

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2005 225,424 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2005 225,413 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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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L556 TST is a 1994 Opel Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 120,076 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 L556 TST, 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 32 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L556 TST is a 1994 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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