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K502 DEC

1993 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,631 mi
Last recorded99,631 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 1993 Opel Astra94,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK502 DEC
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 99,631 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 99,631 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,635 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,272 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 93,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 92,631 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 92,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,974 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 91,339 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 91,329 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 90,672 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 89,798 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 88,863 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 88,027 miles

nearside front side wall cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2007 87,274 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 85,563 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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K502 DEC is a 1993 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 K502 DEC, 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 K502 DEC registered?

K502 DEC is a 1993 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K502 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K502 DEC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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