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V925 HKY

1998 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,534 mi
Last recorded161,534 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Opel Astra97,514 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV925 HKY
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 161,534 miles

both front head lamp lenes slight misted

Fail 6 Sep 2013 161,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front head lamp lenes slight misted

Pass 1 Oct 2012 153,967 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 144,040 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

Pass 2 Oct 2010 133,122 miles

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 2 Oct 2009 123,363 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

Fail 29 Sep 2009 123,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs are lipped

Fail 29 Oct 2008 116,725 miles

Both headlamp aims are not perfect but meet mot requirment.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 116,725 miles

Both headlamp aims are not perfect but meet mot requirment.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 106,986 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 106,986 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 99,222 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 99,222 miles

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

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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V925 HKY is a 1998 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V925 HKY, 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 V925 HKY registered?

V925 HKY is a 1998 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is V925 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V925 HKY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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