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FA02 OZD

2002 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,001 mi
Last recorded75,001 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 OZD
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advisery; fuel cap broken but still sealed

advisery; plastic oversills fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2015 75,001 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advisery; fuel cap broken but still sealed

advisery; plastic oversills fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,446 miles

fuel cap broken but seal still working ok.

nearside mirror hold on with tape.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,486 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f door mirror helf on by tape

Fail 27 Jun 2013 65,486 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f door mirror helf on by tape

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,758 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door mirror held by tape

Fail 25 Jun 2012 60,758 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning lamp on

nearside door mirror held by tape

Pass 13 Jun 2011 55,379 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside & offside front stteel brake pipes to flexibles slight corrosion

nearside & offside rear steel brake pipes from limit valve to flexibles slight corrosion

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight deterioation

Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,582 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn on the outer edge/nail in tread.

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

outer skin on the backbox deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,845 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

gear box as slight oil leak.

o/s/r tyre wall is cracking and as a nail in the tread.on 4mm

outer skin on the backbox as corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2009 43,845 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

gear box as slight oil leak.

o/s/r tyre wall is cracking and as a nail in the tread.on 4mm

outer skin on the backbox as corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,192 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,234 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,164 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 19,490 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 OZD is a 2002 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OZD, 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 OZD registered?

FA02 OZD is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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