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AM51 UJO

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,125 mi
Last recorded114,125 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 UJO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 114,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 107,061 miles

Both nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror outer cover missing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust joint corroded and weak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 103,193 miles

front and rear blades split

front blades need adjusting

front tow eye cover missing

offside front wheel trim missing

Fail 28 Sep 2015 103,193 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded actuator to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded actuator to flex (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear blades split

front blades need adjusting

front tow eye cover missing

offside front wheel trim missing

Pass 2 Oct 2014 97,899 miles

brake pipes corroded

head lamp patterns poor

slight play front s/absorber mounts

Fail 1 Oct 2014 97,899 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

brake pipes corroded

headlight patterns poor

slight play in front top shock mounts

Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,639 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise replaced - both sides rear load valve to rear hoses brake pipes corroded

exhaust heavily corroded & weak

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 30 Sep 2013 90,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

advise replaced - both sides rear load valve to rear hoses brake pipes corroded

exhaust heavily corroded & weak

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 23 Sep 2013 90,548 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

wipers slightly smearing

exhaust heavily corroded & weak

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

advise replaced - both sides rear load valve to rear hoses brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 86,200 miles

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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AM51 UJO is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 78,917 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 AM51 UJO, 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 24 years old, this Opel Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM51 UJO is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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