MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
boot full
childseats fitted
engine light on
oil leak
rear coil spring rusty
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leak
rear coil spring rusty
engine light on
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
boot full
childseats fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
e/m/light on dash
outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
e/m/light on dash
outer sill covers fitted
outer sills covered,engine management lamp on,both front top mounts worn/slight play,offside rear tyre nearing tread wear bars 3mm,
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
outer sills covered,engine management lamp on,both front top mounts worn/slight play,offside rear tyre nearing tread wear bars 3mm,
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front wiper blades split
both rear tyres perished and nearside wearing on inner edge
exhaust corroded
offside headlamp loose
offside rear bumper damaged
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside outer cv boot weeping
offside rear tyre perished
outer sills covered
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside outer cv boot weeping
offside rear tyre perished
outer sills covered
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
brake fluid level low
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
outer sills covered
steering rack damp
tested in damp conditions
exhaust corroded and slight blow flexy pipe
Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
How Reliable is the Opel Astra?
Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FB02 JXU is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 FB02 JXU, 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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FB02 JXU is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 23 August 2002.
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