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T706 VUK

1999 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,711 mi
Last recorded145,711 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT706 VUK
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 145,711 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 136,302 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 128,500 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 126,190 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 123,918 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 121,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs inner surfaces slightly corroded

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Apr 2011 115,751 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 108,202 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 108,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 101,403 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 101,403 miles

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

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

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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T706 VUK is a 1999 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T706 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.

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What year was T706 VUK registered?

T706 VUK is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T706 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T706 VUK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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