MOT History from tests of petrol OPEL ASTRAs year 1999

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Pass percent:55.47%

(The average a petrol OPEL ASTRA year 1999 passes without issue)

Based on:1,188 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	201
Registration plate lamp issues	77
Headlamp aim out of alignment	74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	52
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	37
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	31
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	17
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	15
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	15
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	15
Registration plate issues	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	14
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	12
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	10
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	9
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	8
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	7
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	201
Registration plate lamp issues	77
Headlamp aim out of alignment	74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	59
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	52
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	37
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	31
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	17
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	15
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	15
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	15
Registration plate issues	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	14
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	12
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	10
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	9
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	8
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	7
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol OPEL ASTRAs year 1999

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