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FE52 JYF

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,465 mi
Last recorded141,465 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 JYF
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 141,465 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 141,146 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 135,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 135,207 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 131,389 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 124,942 miles

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

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

both front headlights faded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 124,942 miles

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

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

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

both front headlights faded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 115,944 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 115,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 111,354 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Sep 2014 103,476 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 96,903 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 90,789 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,336 miles

front brake discs getting pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,144 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 78,090 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 69,854 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 63,558 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,480 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates beginning to deteriorate

Fail 14 Sep 2006 46,110 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,110 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 36,100 miles

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

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

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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FE52 JYF is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FE52 JYF, 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 JYF is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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