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BU02 CRJ

2002 Opel Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,223 mi
Last recorded63,223 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 CRJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 63,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2022 61,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2021 61,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 60,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 59,860 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 59,135 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 59,135 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 57,826 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 54,421 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 50,871 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 47,409 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,294 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,415 miles

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

Slight play in O/S steering rack end.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 33,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Slight play in O/S steering rack end.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 28,282 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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BU02 CRJ is a 2002 Opel Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU02 CRJ, 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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What year was BU02 CRJ registered?

BU02 CRJ is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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