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FG52 LFS

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,703 mi
Last recorded171,703 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 LFS
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2017 171,703 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear Brake pipe leaking side to side (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 161,981 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 149,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 135,097 miles

o/s/f suspension top mount slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2012 120,644 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 30 Aug 2011 106,704 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 93,381 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,130 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 68,151 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 67,972 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,131 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,166 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 36,056 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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FG52 LFS is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FG52 LFS, 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 FG52 LFS registered?

FG52 LFS is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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