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RL51 YYV

2002 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,677 mi
Last recorded110,677 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 YYV
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 110,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective both rear rubber mountings missing on centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 5mm

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

Offside Front brake disc pitted on outer face

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 16 in high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both rear axle forward bushes slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

surface corrosion to fuel filter

Pass 1 May 2018 109,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section has come apart (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 5mm

Outer skin on centre exhaust silencer corroded

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 out of 16 in high level brakelight not working (1.2.1b)

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear axle forward bushes slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

surface corrosion to fuel filter

Pass 30 Mar 2017 109,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section has come apart (7.1.2)

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

Offside headlight slightly discoloured

Outer skin on centre exhaust silencer corroding

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 out of 16 in high level not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear axle front bushes deteriorated - no movement

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oil leak/s

Pass 17 Mar 2016 107,074 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level - 1 out of 16 not working (1.2.1b)

both front wipers smearing slightly

car with spanner (engine management) light on

engine oil leak/s - further investigation required

front brake discs pitted - pads 6mm approx.

outer skin on centre silencer corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 107,074 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level - 1 out of 16 not working (1.2.1b)

both front wipers smearing slightly

car with spanner (engine management) light on

engine oil leak/s - further investigation required

front brake discs pitted - pads 6mm approx.

outer skin on centre silencer corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 103,265 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 103,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 98,004 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear silencer rusty.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 98,004 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have age related cracks.

rear silencer rusty.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 94,318 miles

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

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

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Mar 2013 94,318 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Feb 2012 88,468 miles

one segment of high level brake light not working

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 3 Feb 2012 88,468 miles

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

one segment of high level brake light not working

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 2 Feb 2011 81,168 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 81,168 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,297 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,417 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,949 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 58,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,260 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,641 miles

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

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 YYV is a 2002 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYV, 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 YYV is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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