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RJ02 OAA

2002 Opel Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,018 mi
Last recorded163,018 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 OAA
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 163,018 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 151,667 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 151,667 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 127,607 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 110,724 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 110,724 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 110,703 miles

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

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

temparary sealable fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 May 2008 100,913 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 100,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 92,595 miles

Slight freeplay felt at steering wheel?

Slight roughness felt at nearside front and nearside rear road wheels when spun ?

Pass 10 May 2006 81,035 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 OAA is a 2002 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OAA, 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 OAA registered?

RJ02 OAA is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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