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V174 HTX

1999 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,031 mi
Last recorded65,031 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV174 HTX
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,031 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 65,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust has one mount corroded off but still supported by another mount

Pass 22 Jul 2013 57,350 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 56,974 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 48,382 miles

air bag warning light on

both headlight lens starting to fade over

Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,061 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

exhaust system rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2011 44,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

exhaust system rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2010 42,091 miles

Air bag light on

Exhaust back outer skin rusting

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,091 miles

Air bag light on

Exhaust back outer skin rusting

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,442 miles

o/s/f plastic headlamp lense milky+ image blurred. corrosion exhaust back box.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,508 miles

airbag light on.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,111 miles

Both front tyres side wall cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,801 miles

unable to check rear seat belts ( due to mobility scooter )

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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V174 HTX is a 1999 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V174 HTX, 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 V174 HTX registered?

V174 HTX is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V174 HTX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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