MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust mount missing
engine/gearbox leaking oil
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust mount missing
engine/gearbox leaking oil
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs worn
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine managment light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine managment light on
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet catch handle damaged
both mirror covers repaird with tape
both wiper blades juddery
nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint boots deteriorating
rear brakes imbalanced
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet catch handle damaged
both mirror covers repaird with tape
both wiper blades juddery
nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint boots deteriorating
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Opel Astra?
Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T249 VAO is a 1999 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1999 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 87,795 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 T249 VAO, 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 27 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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T249 VAO is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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