would they fail me?

cul-2008

Hi folks,

Have my '01 Opel Astra G booked in for it's NCT next week. However, since I bought the car the airbag light has been coming on and off on the dash.

I've figured out that it's a loose connection under the seat, which could cost a few hundred to replace.

My question is - will I fail the NCT as a result? (i.e. if the red light is 'on' when it goes for the test)

Any opinions would be greatly appreciated!

Cul.

Seth Brundle

Nope!
Passed mine today with the airbag light staring the tester in the face!

cul-2008

kbannon wrote: »

Nope!
Passed mine today with the airbag light staring the tester in the face!

Nice one kbannon - cheers for that!

miju

I had the same problem as the OP and it was a loose connection which took all of 2 mins to fix

says nothing on the NCT check list about them checking for warning lights so i reckon you'd be fine (but for safetys sake get it bloody fixed). I saw a very bad crash tonight in Santry where everyone got out alive (**** knows how) and all the airbags had deployed which i'd say saved lives.

stek

what about the Horn, Mine is not working, is this checked?

Seth Brundle

yes but it would not attract a re-test fee (no equipment used)
http://www.ncts.ie/nctmanual.pdf
failure item #8
REASONS FOR FAILURE
(1) Control insecure.
(2) Horn insecurely mounted.
(3) Not working correctly.
(4) Not working or not fitted.