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both front indicator lamps are slightly insecure
both front lower arm inner rear bushs are slightly deteriorated and displaced
both lower swivel dust covers are perished
both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
both sun visor clips are broken, they do not obstruct the view
both track rod end dust covers are perished
nearside front fog lamp is insecure
nearside rear tyre is wearing on the edges and valve has a small cut
offside rear brake hose ferrule is slightly corroded
oil leak from rocker cover gasket and sump gasket
screen damage
slight fluctuation from front brakes
slight knock from both rear lower shocker bushs
surface corrosion on nearside rear chassis rail
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
both front indicator lamps are slightly insecure
both front lower arm inner rear bushs are slightly deteriorated and displaced
both lower swivel dust covers are perished
both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
both sun visor clips are broken, they do not obstruct the view
both track rod end dust covers are perished
nearside front fog lamp is insecure
nearside rear tyre is wearing on the edges and valve has a small cut
offside rear brake hose ferrule is slightly corroded
oil leak from rocker cover gasket and sump gasket
screen damage
slight fluctuation from front brakes
slight knock from both rear lower shocker bushs
surface corrosion on nearside rear chassis rail
Both front sun visor clips broken.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OSR arch corroded.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight oil leak from sump.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Slight oil leak from sump.
Both front sun visor clips broken.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OSR arch corroded.
Offside 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)
both front and rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
both lower arm inner rear bushs are slightly deteriorated
nearside track rod end dust cover perished
offside front indicator lens is cracked
oil around the engine
rear exhaust mount is slightly deteriorated
screen damage
slight exhaust leak from centre section rear pipe
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front and rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
both lower arm inner rear bushs are slightly deteriorated
nearside track rod end dust cover perished
offside front indicator lens is cracked
oil around the engine
rear exhaust mount is slightly deteriorated
screen damage
slight exhaust leak from centre section rear pipe
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
cambelt?
rec tracking
front and rear anti roll bar bushes perished
front suspension arm bushes perished and worn starting to unbond
rear shock absorber bushes perished
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front and rear anti roll bar bushes perished
front suspension arm bushes perished and worn starting to unbond
rear shock absorber bushes perished
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front lower arm inner rear bushs slightly displaced and split
both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
front discs slightly worn and corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Opel Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M136 COT is a 1994 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
Across all 1994 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 120,076 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 M136 COT, 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 32 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M136 COT is a 1994 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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