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FH51 JZW

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,279 mi
Last recorded153,279 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 JZW
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 153,279 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 153,279 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 151,405 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 151,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 149,567 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 149,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 144,904 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 139,059 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 139,059 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 131,218 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 123,093 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 123,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 106,307 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 89,437 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 73,405 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 73,405 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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FH51 JZW is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FH51 JZW, 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 FH51 JZW registered?

FH51 JZW is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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