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EO52 BHE

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,846 mi
Last recorded96,846 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 BHE
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,846 miles

Front to middle exhaust loose

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,266 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,047 miles

Nearside Front shock weeping

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 90,047 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front - Blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front shock weeping

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 88,706 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 88,706 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2015 87,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2015 87,590 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 86,046 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

vin plate missing

Fail 21 Jan 2014 86,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

vin plate missing

Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,801 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 85,801 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 80,827 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 75,728 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 75,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,536 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 69,536 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,792 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 60,144 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 60,144 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,927 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,637 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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EO52 BHE is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EO52 BHE, 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 EO52 BHE registered?

EO52 BHE is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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