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FC02 DPF

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,780 mi
Last recorded143,780 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 DPF
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2011 143,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

miosture around fuel tank and pipes

miosture around top of engine

slight damage to nearside front inner wheel arch

slight wear in steering rack, slight wear in both front top suspension mountings, front brake discs corroded on inner edges.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 143,780 miles

miosture around fuel tank and pipes

miosture around top of engine

slight damage to nearside front inner wheel arch

slight wear in steering rack, slight wear in both front top suspension mountings, front brake discs corroded on inner edges.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 105,555 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 105,555 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 70,090 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,571 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 49,764 miles

no rear seats fitted

rear brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted

slight wear in front top suspension leg mountings

Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,027 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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FC02 DPF is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FC02 DPF, 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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FC02 DPF is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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