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V498 OHK

1999 Opel Astra

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,765 mi
Last recorded104,765 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV498 OHK
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 104,765 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL.

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

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

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR

Fail 28 Sep 2009 104,765 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

N/S/F TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL.

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

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

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR

Pass 6 Oct 2008 95,532 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2008 95,532 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2007 84,587 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON INSIDE EDGE.

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F INNER RACK JOINT.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 75,084 miles

HEADLIGHTS TAPED FOR FLAT PATTERN.

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE.

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 75,084 miles

HEADLIGHTS TAPED FOR FLAT PATTERN.

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 64,759 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 64,759 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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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V498 OHK is a 1999 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V498 OHK, 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 V498 OHK registered?

V498 OHK is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V498 OHK safe to buy?

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