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OU54 VLV

2005 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,551 mi
Last recorded91,551 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Opel Astra91,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 VLV
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,740 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 2 Jun 2015 85,668 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,041 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 78,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,999 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

misting of oil around engine oil filler cap

noise from engine (suspect timing chain)

offside front door wing mirror cap missing

Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,972 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 91,033 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner treads(0.0mm)

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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OU54 VLV is a 2005 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 OU54 VLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU54 VLV registered?

OU54 VLV is a 2005 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is OU54 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU54 VLV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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