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RJ02 NBE

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,869 mi
Last recorded100,869 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 NBE
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 100,869 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 100,869 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,436 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,476 miles

exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

engine/gearbox damp with oil

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Apr 2014 74,432 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine/gearbox damp with oil

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,144 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,790 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,775 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,541 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Front discs lipped on edges

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,189 miles

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,716 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,367 miles

slight corrion on exhaust tail box

Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,966 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 NBE is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

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

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The MOT history for RJ02 NBE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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