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R59 DKY

1998 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,171 mi
Last recorded221,171 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 DKY
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 221,171 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre has some wear to the outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2016 221,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 202,414 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2015 201,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 187,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

flexible exhaust section in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2014 187,391 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

flexible exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2013 164,225 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2013 163,975 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 124,584 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 124,571 miles

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

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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R59 DKY is a 1998 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 97,514 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 R59 DKY, 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 28 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R59 DKY is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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