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P554 AHR

1997 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

88,428 mi
Last recorded88,428 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Opel Astra105,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 AHR
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 88,428 miles

nsf indicator lens incomplete but functioning\parking brake slightly stiff in operation\slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Fail 9 Jun 2014 88,428 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nsf indicator lens incomplete but functioning\parking brake slightly stiff in operation\slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Pass 31 May 2013 85,925 miles

nsf indicator lens\nsf track rod end ball joint seal

Fail 31 May 2013 85,925 miles

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

nsf indicator lens\nsf track rod end ball joint seal

Pass 11 May 2012 81,973 miles

nsf indicator incomplete\osf suspension arm bush slight play in bonding\

repair to exhaust

Fail 10 May 2012 81,973 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf indicator incomplete\osf suspension arm bush slight play in bonding\

Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,776 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 77,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 73,484 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 73,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,001 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 64,292 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,292 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 61,465 miles

o/side front tyre low inner edge and starting to perish

Fail 7 Feb 2007 61,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/side front tyre low inner edge and starting to perish

Pass 8 Feb 2006 57,397 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 57,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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P554 AHR is a 1997 Opel Astra in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1997 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 105,776 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 P554 AHR, 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 29 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P554 AHR is a 1997 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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