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RJ02 JHO

2002 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,321 mi
Last recorded145,321 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 JHO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2015 145,321 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 135,292 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 135,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 124,427 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 116,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap seal damaged

o/s headlamp lens

slight leak steering rack

Fail 13 Apr 2012 116,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel cap seal damaged

o/s headlamp lens

slight leak steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2011 108,664 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 107,161 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 107,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 101,689 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 101,674 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 92,720 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 92,642 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 82,673 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Mar 2008 82,673 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Apr 2007 68,363 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,746 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 JHO is a 2002 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,600cc 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 RJ02 JHO, 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 JHO is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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