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GX02 JLV

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,202 mi
Last recorded73,202 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 JLV
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 73,202 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust flange

Sill covers fitted

Temporary Fuel Cap

Fail 5 May 2016 73,202 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Sill covers fitted

Corrosion on rear exhaust flange

Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,499 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 67,492 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 13 May 2013 62,357 miles

both front headlamps poor

Fail 4 May 2013 62,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front headlamps poor

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,694 miles

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

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

water pump very noisy

Fail 25 Apr 2012 56,483 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

water pump very noisy

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,604 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 49,587 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blades split' blades are clearing windscreen.

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt' (fittrd to child seat)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 46,795 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 43,248 miles

Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

unable to see thickness of inner rear brake pads , outer worn close to minimum thickness.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 40,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,631 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,989 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 37,983 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,050 miles

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

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

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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GX02 JLV is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GX02 JLV, 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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GX02 JLV is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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