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FD02 XRB

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,051 mi
Last recorded119,051 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 XRB
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 119,051 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 116,618 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 116,616 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,381 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 114,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 111,726 miles

n/s front tyre cracks

Fail 22 Apr 2016 111,723 miles

Braking system leaking brake pipe leak brakes not tested (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working and tail (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s front tyre cracks

Pass 20 May 2015 109,612 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 109,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 107,337 miles

hand brak stiff in opperation

rear silenser flange corroded

Fail 21 May 2014 107,334 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

hand brak stiff in opperation

rear silenser flange corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 104,644 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 84,578 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 84,577 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 99,557 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 99,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 91,477 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 78,942 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 68,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 54,438 miles

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

offside front tyre slight wear inner thread

Pass 5 May 2006 41,124 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 XRB is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD02 XRB, 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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FD02 XRB is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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