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ME02 YHZ

2002 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,873 mi
Last recorded111,873 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 YHZ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2017 111,873 miles

lift in both front top suspension mounts.

offside headlamp outer lens faded/misting over

offside rear tyre cracking and has 2 nails in tread.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 108,696 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 107,055 miles

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

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2014 105,473 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 104,310 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

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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ME02 YHZ is a 2002 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ME02 YHZ, 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 ME02 YHZ registered?

ME02 YHZ is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is ME02 YHZ safe to buy?

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