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N915 MCW

1996 Opel Astra

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,289 mi
Last recorded82,289 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Opel Astra116,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN915 MCW
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,289 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 82,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,510 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 78,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/front indcator damaged

o/s front indicator lenze damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box banging rear body

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,403 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 65,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 64,634 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,979 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,335 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 62,708 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 61,974 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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N915 MCW is a 1996 Opel Astra in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N915 MCW, 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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N915 MCW is a 1996 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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