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P642 KUD

1996 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

230,751 mi
Last recorded230,751 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Opel Astra116,221 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 KUD
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 230,751 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 22,797 miles

front disc's rusty

front tyres worn on inner edges

left hand drive with beam deflectors fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 22,797 miles

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

front disc's rusty

front tyres worn on inner edges

left hand drive with beam deflectors fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 227,974 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

boot perished on o/s/f lower ball joint

boot slightly perished on o/s outer track rod end

front discs pitted / corroded slightly

fuel hose perished to filter

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

signs of power steering rack weeping

Pass 25 Aug 2015

beam deflectors fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2014 215,188 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 4 Apr 2014 215,171 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 204,511 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 204,511 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 195,930 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 195,930 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 184,602 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 184,602 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 117,169 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 177,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P642 KUD is a 1996 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P642 KUD, 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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P642 KUD is a 1996 Opel Astra, first registered on 10 December 1996.

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