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V101 DUT

1999 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,896 mi
Last recorded54,896 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV101 DUT
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 54,896 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 54,108 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 53,229 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,093 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing showing signs of wear?

Pass 9 Aug 2016 50,619 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 49,293 miles

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 48,033 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,582 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 45,029 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,894 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,637 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,400 miles

N/S rear inner brake pipe corroded

O/S front inner brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2009 38,400 miles

N/S rear inner brake pipe corroded

O/S front inner brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,991 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007
Pass 12 Aug 2006 29,117 miles

front flashers getting white

rear box getting rusty

seep on rack

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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V101 DUT is a 1999 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V101 DUT, 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 V101 DUT registered?

V101 DUT is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V101 DUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V101 DUT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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