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RL51 HJG

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,006 mi
Last recorded159,006 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 HJG
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 159,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 156,498 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 156,498 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 154,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 154,279 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 151,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 8 Feb 2022 149,370 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion to nearside front suspension coil spring

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

drivers seat belt slow to retract

nearside headlight aim on upper limit

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 146,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 144,100 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 144,099 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 140,823 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 140,823 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 137,812 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 137,810 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 131,855 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 131,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 125,297 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 118,761 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 113,732 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 106,867 miles

all coil springs rusty

max' play in both front top mounts

Fail 11 Feb 2013 106,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

all coil springs rusty

both front brake pipes very rusty

max' play in both front top mounts

Pass 18 Jan 2012 98,968 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside steering rack damp with oil

Pass 19 Jan 2011 90,435 miles

PAS rack damp with oil

Pass 26 Jan 2010 80,785 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 80,785 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,286 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,994 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,203 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 50,203 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 38,315 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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RL51 HJG is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RL51 HJG, 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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RL51 HJG is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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