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RJ02 NBB

2002 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,647 mi
Last recorded84,647 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 NBB
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 84,647 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 81,664 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 79,038 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 77,369 miles

Exhaust rear box is heavily corroded

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 77,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens is defective (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens is defective (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust rear box is heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 73,702 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 70,065 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 12 May 2017 69,093 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 64,508 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 59,999 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 56,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside front tyres cracking on sidewalls

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 52,524 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 48,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 48,521 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 44,305 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 40,340 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,496 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 32,518 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 28,002 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 22,194 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 NBB is a 2002 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NBB, 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 RJ02 NBB registered?

RJ02 NBB is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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