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V278 HWA

1999 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 HWA
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022
Pass 13 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017
Pass 7 Mar 2016 135,076 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 132,985 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 123,398 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 115,315 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 107,847 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 98,332 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 98,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2009 89,595 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 78,351 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 68,445 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 59,089 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 48,480 miles

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

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

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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V278 HWA is a 1999 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V278 HWA, 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 V278 HWA registered?

V278 HWA is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V278 HWA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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