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T547 XVO

1999 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,742 mi
Last recorded119,742 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT547 XVO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2013 119,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2013 119,742 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2012 108,206 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 108,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 97,177 miles

Oil leak

front number plate poor.

front wipers poor.

n/s/r tyre poor

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres under inflated.

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes poor.

rear exhaust poor.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 97,177 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate poor.

front wipers poor.

n/s/r tyre poor

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres under inflated.

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes poor.

rear exhaust poor.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 96,985 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 96,000 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,835 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 87,287 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 82,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2007 76,200 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,160 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 68,158 miles

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

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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T547 XVO is a 1999 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T547 XVO, 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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T547 XVO is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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