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NK54 RCO

2004 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,827 mi
Last recorded134,827 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Opel Astra89,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 RCO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 134,827 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 134,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 112,592 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 112,582 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 112,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

damp around power steering rack

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,577 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 89,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

expansion tank has no water in it

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,619 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,053 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

engine oil level overfilled

front brake discs corroded

gearbox oil stained

power steering rack oil stained

slight pulse from front service brakes

slight underside corrosion evident

Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,677 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edge

handbrake reserve slightly low

slight imbalance from rear brakes

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,667 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 29,690 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,690 miles

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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NK54 RCO is a 2004 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NK54 RCO, 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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NK54 RCO is a 2004 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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