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T665 VUK

1999 Opel Astra

Orange Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,907 mi
Last recorded129,907 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT665 VUK
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 129,907 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 122,647 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 115,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 106,649 miles

slight leak steerig rack

Pass 28 Jul 2010 97,295 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

power steering fluid low

Fail 28 Jul 2010 97,295 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

power steering fluid low

Pass 23 Jul 2009 87,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine oil leak from lower section

Fail 22 Jul 2009 87,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine oil leak from lower section

Pass 22 Jul 2008 158,302 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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T665 VUK is a 1999 Opel Astra in Orange with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T665 VUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T665 VUK registered?

T665 VUK is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T665 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T665 VUK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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