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N919 FSR

1996 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,196 mi
Last recorded166,196 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Opel Astra116,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN919 FSR
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 166,196 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 166,196 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 162,903 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 162,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 155,415 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel tank showing signs of fuel leak, no leak visable at time of test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside headlamp glass chipped

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front indicator missing outer lens

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 155,415 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside headlamp glass chipped

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front indicator missing outer lens

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 150,032 miles

Boot floor corroded

Offside chassis leg corroded at rear coil spring upper seat

Quite a lot of oil around top of engine

Fail 1 Jul 2013 150,027 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Boot floor corroded

Offside chassis leg corroded at rear coil spring upper seat

Quite a lot of oil around top of engine

Pass 26 Jun 2012 144,887 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust centre silencer poor condition and leaking

n/s headlamp lens chipped

n/s service brake reading a little low

n/s/r tyre perished and wearing unevenly

Fail 25 Jun 2012 144,887 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust centre silencer poor condition and leaking

n/s headlamp lens chipped

n/s service brake reading a little low

n/s/r tyre perished and wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Apr 2011 140,170 miles

fuel stains tank area

nearside rear tyre showing some perishing

Fail 29 Apr 2011 140,170 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

fuel stains tank area

nearside handbrake reading low

nearside rear tyre showing some perishing

Pass 17 May 2010 137,300 miles

175/70 TR13 - Nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Nearside headlamp glass chipped

Nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 May 2010 137,300 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

175/70 TR13 - Nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Nearside headlamp glass chipped

Nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 134,317 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 134,317 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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N919 FSR is a 1996 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N919 FSR, 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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N919 FSR is a 1996 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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