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FE52 DNF

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,814 mi
Last recorded141,814 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 DNF
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 141,814 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 141,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 138,828 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine light showing

rear no plate inscure

Fail 5 Jul 2017 138,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (7.1.2)

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

engine light showing

rear no plate inscure

Fail 3 Aug 2015 130,660 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2015 130,660 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Aug 2014 121,665 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 121,658 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 114,078 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 114,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 106,719 miles

nearside door mirror cover missing

rear exhaust joint very rusted

Fail 26 Jul 2012 106,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror cover missing

rear exhaust joint very rusted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,251 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 85,044 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low, both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Jul 2009 76,931 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2008 67,021 miles

Oil leak

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

cut in n/s/f tyre inner wall

eml on

front exhaust slight blow

n/s/f rim damaged

o/s headlamp on high limit

toy on mirror

Fail 22 Jul 2008 67,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

cut in n/s/f tyre inner wall

eml on

front exhaust slight blow

n/s/f rim damaged

o/s headlamp on high limit

toy on mirror

Pass 30 Jul 2007 56,656 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 44,659 miles

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

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

both number plates starting to discolour

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

child seat fitted - unable to full test seatbelt

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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FE52 DNF is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FE52 DNF, 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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FE52 DNF is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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