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V938 EUY

1999 Opel Astra

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,334 mi
Last recorded123,334 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Opel Astra87,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 EUY
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 123,334 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 123,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers door mirror damaged

front number plate has a honeycombe background

front tyres do not have 1.6mm of tread over 75% of the tread area

inner edges of the front tyres almost worn to the cords

o/s/f suspension components contaminated by leaking engine oil

oil leaking from the oil filter /oil cooler area

rear number plate insecure and delaminating

Pass 29 Jul 2009 108,101 miles

Nearside 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)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

wipers does not park correctly

Fail 28 Jul 2009 108,101 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside 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)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

wipers does not park correctly

Pass 29 Jul 2008 95,629 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 95,629 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

brake retaining clips fowling brake disc

Pass 30 Jul 2007 85,223 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 85,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 78,400 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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V938 EUY is a 1999 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,700cc 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 V938 EUY, 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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V938 EUY is a 1999 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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