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FD02 YHW

2002 Opel Astra

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,646 mi
Last recorded119,646 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 YHW
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 119,646 miles

All brake pipes covered in unknown substance

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

Rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 113,994 miles

o/s front innerwing brake pipe has slight corrosion

o/s front sockertop mounting has movement

rear brake pipes haveouter surface corrosion

rear exshaust bracket has corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2013 113,994 miles

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

o/s front innerwing brake pipe has slight corrosion

o/s front sockertop mounting has movement

rear brake pipes haveouter surface corrosion

rear exshaust bracket has corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2012 109,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 104,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 99,068 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 92,191 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 86,830 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 86,830 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 82,249 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 76,270 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 YHW is a 2002 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FD02 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

FD02 YHW is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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