MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes before flexi connection (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60 15 (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
engine light on
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust system corroided
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust section corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Both front tyres inner edge worn
Exhaust flexi and Back box outer skin deteriorated
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front tyres inner edge worn
Exhaust flexi and Back box outer skin deteriorated
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Opel Astra?
Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY02 CTZ is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 DY02 CTZ, 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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DY02 CTZ is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 22 April 2002.
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