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K259 CDW

1993 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,190 mi
Last recorded110,190 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Opel Astra94,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK259 CDW
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 110,190 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 110,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 110,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 102,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 96,151 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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K259 CDW is a 1993 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 94,538 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 K259 CDW, 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 33 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K259 CDW registered?

K259 CDW is a 1993 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K259 CDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K259 CDW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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