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V45 WUB

1999 Opel Astra

Green Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,305 mi
Last recorded136,305 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 WUB
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 136,305 miles

both headlamp lenses faded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 136,246 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 129,186 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 121,697 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 121,697 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 114,855 miles

small splits in wiper blades

Fail 5 Mar 2013 114,792 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

small splits in wiper blades

Pass 16 Mar 2012 108,128 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 108,128 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 99,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/r shocker cover loose

slight play o/s rack

unable to check outer sills due to body kit

Pass 25 Feb 2011 99,484 miles

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

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

o/s/r shocker cover loose

slight play o/s rack

unable to check outer sills due to body kit

Pass 2 Mar 2010 91,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 1 Mar 2010 91,012 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Feb 2009 84,156 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 77,521 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 70,064 miles

engine oil level slight low.

front wipers torn to ends,advise attention.

oil patch to engine o/s.

paly to air cooler ,n/s front.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 61,582 miles

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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V45 WUB is a 1999 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V45 WUB, 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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V45 WUB is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 25 September 1999.

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