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V342 MAU

1999 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,070 mi
Last recorded152,070 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV342 MAU
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 152,070 miles

Nearside Front TRACK ROD END/ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Rear BRAKES GRINDING /DRUMS

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 19 Jun 2019 152,055 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front TRACK ROD END/ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Rear BRAKES GRINDING /DRUMS

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Nov 2018 148,744 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 148,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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V342 MAU is a 1999 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V342 MAU, 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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V342 MAU is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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