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NK55 YNG

2005 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,579 mi
Last recorded137,579 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Opel Astra91,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 YNG
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 137,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 135,518 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake squeal nearside front

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2019 135,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake squeal nearside front

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2018 128,427 miles

oil leak

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 128,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2017 119,897 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) [both] ()

offside front tyre wearing both edges with cuts [poor condition]

Pass 5 Oct 2016 112,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake hose ferroules corroded approaching fail stage

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 112,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake hose ferroules corroded approaching fail stage

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 103,018 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 97,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 97,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 90,741 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,609 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 84,606 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 84,606 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 72,606 miles

HORN TONE DETERIORATED

Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,949 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 58,894 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 46,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,823 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,145 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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NK55 YNG is a 2005 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 91,551 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 NK55 YNG, 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 21 years old, this Opel Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NK55 YNG is a 2005 Opel Astra, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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