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FE52 DSZ

2002 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

82,655 mi
Last recorded82,655 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 DSZ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 82,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes front to rear and to both rear wheel cylinders have a lot of surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system is heavily corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2016 82,555 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened small one that goes through the back plate (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70 14 HR (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes front to rear and to both rear wheel cylinders have a lot of surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system is heavily corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,118 miles

Both rear tyres starting too show age cracks.

N/S/R Tyre outer edge on 2-3mm.

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

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

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

Rear sections off exhaust corroded and frail.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 76,118 miles

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Both rear tyres starting too show age cracks.

N/S/R Tyre outer edge on 2-3mm.

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

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

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

Rear sections off exhaust corroded and frail.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,403 miles

Both rear tyres starting too show age cracks.

N/S/R Tyre outer edge on 2-3mm.

Rear sections off exhaust corroded and frail.

Fail 18 Apr 2014 68,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Both rear tyres starting too show age cracks.

N/S/R Tyre outer edge on 2-3mm.

Rear sections off exhaust corroded and frail.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,766 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 63,637 miles

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

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

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Recomend a wheel alignment.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,932 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 57,932 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 47,917 miles

Both rear tyres starting too show age cracks.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 47,917 miles

Both rear tyres starting too show age cracks.

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,487 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 41,487 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,877 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 35,877 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,975 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 31,963 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 27,159 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 25,776 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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FE52 DSZ is a 2002 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DSZ, 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 DSZ is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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