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RK55 BGE

2005 Opel Astra

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,269 mi
Last recorded61,269 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 2005 Opel Astra91,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 BGE
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,269 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 61,269 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RK55 BGE is a 2005 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 RK55 BGE, 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 RK55 BGE registered?

RK55 BGE is a 2005 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is RK55 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK55 BGE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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