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EX52 POJ

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,150 mi
Last recorded81,150 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 POJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 81,150 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 70,444 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,023 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 63,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 55,982 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,059 miles

both front shocker top bushes slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,788 miles

Brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,430 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 51,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,086 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 49,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 46,015 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 46,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 44,387 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,756 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,791 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,115 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,223 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,852 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 18,892 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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EX52 POJ is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX52 POJ, 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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EX52 POJ is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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