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DU52 RUO

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,960 mi
Last recorded111,960 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 RUO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 111,960 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 107,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 107,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 104,790 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE NO CORDS EXPOSED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 1 Jul 2016 104,790 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE NO CORDS EXPOSED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,371 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 94,371 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 90,605 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,090 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 78,175 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,764 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,837 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,213 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,674 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,727 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,703 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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DU52 RUO is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DU52 RUO, 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 DU52 RUO registered?

DU52 RUO is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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