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FD02 XBP

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,105 mi
Last recorded83,105 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 XBP
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 83,105 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 83,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 80,383 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2012 80,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2011 76,760 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 76,760 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2010 73,291 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 73,291 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 70,680 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 67,528 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 67,481 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 60,234 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 51,381 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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FD02 XBP is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FD02 XBP, 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 FD02 XBP registered?

FD02 XBP is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 9 May 2002.

Is FD02 XBP safe to buy?

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