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MH02 EPZ

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,180 mi
Last recorded98,180 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 EPZ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 98,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 93,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 92,574 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 92,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 80,879 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 25 May 2017 80,878 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 22 Feb 2016 77,949 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,514 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 75,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake discs corroded + vibration

rear brake vibration

rear shockers weak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 71,597 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 71,597 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,524 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 68,524 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,269 miles

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 23 Feb 2012 63,286 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,245 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 55,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,872 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,445 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2009 43,445 miles

Nearside Front 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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2008 36,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing on edge of tread area

rear tyres lightly cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,115 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edge of tread area

rear tyres lightly cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,181 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 31,181 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,049 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

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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MH02 EPZ is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MH02 EPZ, 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 MH02 EPZ registered?

MH02 EPZ is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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