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OU55 LFL

2005 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,458 mi
Last recorded73,458 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Opel Astra91,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 LFL
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 May 2013 73,458 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

STRONGLY ADVISE [ nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to split / perish on outer edges]

rear brake pads and discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2013 73,458 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

STRONGLY ADVISE [ nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to split / perish on outer edges]

rear brake pads and discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2012 64,522 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 55,771 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 47,260 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,071 miles

front tyres showing wear

steering rack inner joint showing wear

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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OU55 LFL is a 2005 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU55 LFL, 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 OU55 LFL registered?

OU55 LFL is a 2005 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is OU55 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 LFL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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