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V792 EDK

1999 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,897 mi
Last recorded129,897 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV792 EDK
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 129,897 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mount missing but not insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2013 129,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

rear exhaust mount missing but not insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2012 114,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

sills covered

Fail 10 Sep 2012 114,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

sills covered

Pass 23 Aug 2011 101,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 101,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 91,942 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2010 91,942 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,281 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 84,227 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 76,066 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 76,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 68,364 miles

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

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

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

front reg plate getting deteriorated

n/s rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2006 59,445 miles

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

front in dicators getting white

rear wiper torn and scratching screen

Pass 17 Aug 2005 51,433 miles

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

rear wiper torn (DAMAGING SCREEN)

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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V792 EDK is a 1999 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V792 EDK, 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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V792 EDK is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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