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N373 THB

1996 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,805 mi
Last recorded221,805 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Opel Astra116,221 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN373 THB
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2014 221,805 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Both front strut top rubber bushes worn & deteriorated.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Vent pipe to the fuel filler worn & damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2013 210,797 miles

Advise corrosion underneath

N/S/F Strut top cracking

O/S/F strut top cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2012 198,415 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f ind lens missing

Pass 18 Feb 2011 198,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 198,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 197,732 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2007 155,218 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 155,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N373 THB is a 1996 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 116,221 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 N373 THB, 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 30 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N373 THB registered?

N373 THB is a 1996 Opel Astra, first registered on 10 July 1996.

Is N373 THB safe to buy?

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