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FM02 NLZ

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,691 mi
Last recorded95,691 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 NLZ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2017 95,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s n/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,369 miles

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

Rear ..exhaust box wearing thin on joint.....

Fail 28 Jun 2016 90,369 miles

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

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

Rear ..exhaust box wearing thin on joint.....

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,494 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 83,485 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,176 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 75,176 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,087 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 69,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,168 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 63,168 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,594 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 56,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,302 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,136 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,053 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED, OIL LEAK, EXHAUST RUBBER MISSING.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,650 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,329 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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FM02 NLZ is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FM02 NLZ, 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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FM02 NLZ is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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