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D17 EVA

1998 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,421 mi
Last recorded130,421 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 EVA
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2026 130,421 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end sill panel to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring cushion pad worn

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper coil spring cushion pad worn

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 128,341 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to inspect both outer sills due to plastic skirts fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 125,223 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 125,213 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill under cover as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front General corrosion to passenger floor

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 121,201 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 121,193 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In 2 places as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 119,134 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 117,553 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019
Pass 31 Oct 2018 113,445 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 110,736 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 107,039 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 104,218 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 100,409 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 97,010 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 93,700 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 90,229 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 85,621 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 79,114 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 74,053 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 69,294 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 63,023 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 57,794 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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D17 EVA is a 1998 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 97,514 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 D17 EVA, 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 28 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D17 EVA is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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