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M136 COT

1994 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

254,352 mi
Last recorded254,352 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Opel Astra120,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM136 COT
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 254,352 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 254,352 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 251,595 miles

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 251,595 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 250,018 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 250,018 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 248,648 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 248,648 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 246,393 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 246,393 miles

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

cambelt?

rec tracking

Pass 12 Dec 2008 237,646 miles

front and rear anti roll bar bushes perished

front suspension arm bushes perished and worn starting to unbond

rear shock absorber bushes perished

Fail 12 Dec 2008 237,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 228,047 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 228,047 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 225,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 213,465 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 213,465 miles

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?

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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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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