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BP02 FTJ

2002 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,408 mi
Last recorded124,408 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 FTJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 124,408 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 18 Oct 2016 116,458 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 116,458 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,116 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 101,408 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 92,811 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 85,108 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 85,108 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 79,014 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 71,776 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 71,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 69,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,865 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,834 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 50,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

opel astra not available on vts system so have put details in as vauxhall astra as it is believed to be the same weight and vehicle specific details

Pass 13 Apr 2007 50,919 miles

opel astra not available on vts system so have put details in as vauxhall astra as it is believed to be the same weight and vehicle specific details

Pass 15 Apr 2006 44,058 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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BP02 FTJ is a 2002 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BP02 FTJ, 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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BP02 FTJ is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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