2002 Opel Astra car failing to start sometimes

Tiny
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  • 2002 OPEL ASTRA
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 210,000 MILES
Recently did Major service but my car seem to have a problem ocasionaly to start first time when turning the key. So eventualy the batery start to wear down, at this stage we push start and then only does the car start!
The idling and performance is still up to standard I just want to know what could be the problem?
Diagnostics is not showing anything wrong at a repair centre>>>>>>>>>>>
Sunday, February 2nd, 2014 AT 4:47 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds likeyouve got a battery on its way out. Drive the car around a bit to make sure the battery is charged. Then go and have it load tested. Don't try to test a poorly charged battery. They always fail a load test
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Sunday, February 2nd, 2014 AT 6:25 AM
Tiny
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Thank you! At least now I know where to start.
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Sunday, February 2nd, 2014 AT 10:30 PM

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