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EX52 RKY

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,111 mi
Last recorded146,111 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 RKY
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 146,111 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 146,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Filmed over (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Filmed over (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 147,008 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 139,790 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 139,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 135,377 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 133,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction pre 2003

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (suspect offside driveshaft seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 133,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction pre 2003

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (suspect offside driveshaft seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 130,197 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 130,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 123,942 miles

High level brake light not working

Pass 13 Jun 2018 117,695 miles

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

wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 3 Jul 2017 111,495 miles

Front Both tyres heavily worn inner edges

Rear Metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight leak of exhaust gasses from back box join

Pass 4 Jul 2016 103,306 miles

rear brake pipe across rear axle corroded heavily

Fail 2 Jul 2016 103,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust repair may alter emissions

rear brake pipe across rear axle corroded heavily

Pass 31 Jul 2015 95,469 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 8 Dec 2014 94,564 miles

n/s/r brake pads worn

Pass 11 Oct 2013 89,168 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy rust to exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,180 miles

heavy rust to exhaust

Fail 11 Oct 2012 83,180 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

heavy rust to exhaust

Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 70,359 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 63,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil low

Pass 10 Oct 2008 57,739 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 57,732 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

uneven wear nsr tyre /both front tyres worn on outer edges /

Pass 13 Oct 2007 50,801 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level getting low

Fail 12 Oct 2007 50,800 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2006 43,114 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RKY is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RKY, 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 RKY is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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