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RJ02 JFU

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,456 mi
Last recorded67,456 miles
Recorded on13 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 JFU
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2018 67,456 miles

Tyre walls cracking. Rear springs rusty.

Underside rusty. Covers fitted over outer sills. Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,891 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,818 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge - advise tracking

exhaust rear box deteriorated

light scratches to windscreen

Fail 16 Jun 2015 56,001 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,001 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,678 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2013 49,825 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2013 49,825 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,643 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2011 37,400 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WHEEL RIM AND TYRE

REAR SILENCER RUSTED

Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,588 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 24,561 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 21,155 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 18,637 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 15,167 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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RJ02 JFU is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RJ02 JFU, 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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RJ02 JFU is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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