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V491 GLA

1999 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,500 mi
Last recorded96,500 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 GLA
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 96,500 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 96,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 89,236 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 89,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 81,750 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,167 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2013 73,167 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,446 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 66,444 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 60,511 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 60,511 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,368 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 48,203 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall perished

o/s front indicator bolb discoloured

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2008 38,249 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,345 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 26,628 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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V491 GLA 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 68.8%.

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 V491 GLA, 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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V491 GLA is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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