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FD52 LRJ

2002 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,772 mi
Last recorded98,772 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 LRJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 98,772 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

surface corrosion to rear suspension components but not excessive

Pass 4 Dec 2018 88,030 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,763 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to rear underside

Pass 8 Dec 2016 70,746 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 64,487 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 58,792 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr lens cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded and damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2013 53,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr lens cracked

rear brake pipes corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded and damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 46,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,359 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 43,359 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 38,637 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

one nozzel blocked on washer (but still provideing enough fluid to screen)

waher pipe leaking

Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,754 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 30,754 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,383 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2005 18,585 miles

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

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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FD52 LRJ is a 2002 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FD52 LRJ, 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 FD52 LRJ registered?

FD52 LRJ is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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