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P916 AWX

1996 Opel Astra

Gold Petrol 1565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,699 mi
Last recorded71,699 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Opel Astra116,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 AWX
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,565cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,699 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 64,730 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 64,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 60,989 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 57,420 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 57,420 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 53,481 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2005 49,298 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 49,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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P916 AWX is a 1996 Opel Astra in Gold with a 1,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P916 AWX, 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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What year was P916 AWX registered?

P916 AWX is a 1996 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P916 AWX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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