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S527 SUH

1998 Opel Astra

Green Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,842 mi
Last recorded102,842 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 SUH
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 102,842 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 102,840 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 99,502 miles

front metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2015 94,253 miles

front metal brake pipes rusty

rear brake back plates rusty

rear metal brake pies rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2015 94,253 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened poor surface condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened poor surface condtion (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front metal brake pipes rusty

rear brake back plates rusty

rear metal brake pies rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2014 89,904 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise corrosion on both rear brake dust covers.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 85,781 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box outerskin corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 85,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box outerskin corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2012 80,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

front brake discs slightly corroded.

rear exhaus box outerskin corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 80,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

front brake discs slightly corroded.

rear exhaus box outerskin corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,263 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front windscreen slightly scratched

Nearside rear brake pads low

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake discs slightly scored

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 72,450 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 67,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust box outerskin corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 67,417 miles

rear exhaust box outerskin corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,024 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,965 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,504 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 50,078 miles

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

front windscreen scrached slightly

front wiper blades smearing slightly

oil leak

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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S527 SUH is a 1998 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 S527 SUH, 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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What year was S527 SUH registered?

S527 SUH is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S527 SUH safe to buy?

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