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FA02 OLT

2002 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,413 mi
Last recorded97,413 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 OLT
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 97,413 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres 9 years old

offside mirror distorted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,881 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear and nearside front tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2015 93,920 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 93,920 miles

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

Oil leak

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded and blowing

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2014 91,887 miles

Oil leak

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded and weakened

wipers streaky

Pass 25 Jun 2013 89,950 miles

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded and weakend

Fail 25 Jun 2013 89,950 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded and weakend

Pass 18 Jun 2012 87,344 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,800 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,830 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 81,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 77,258 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,360 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 57,455 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,840 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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FA02 OLT is a 2002 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA02 OLT, 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 FA02 OLT registered?

FA02 OLT is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 2 August 2002.

Is FA02 OLT safe to buy?

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