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RL52 ZBX

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,060 mi
Last recorded170,060 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 ZBX
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 170,060 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 169,717 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Slight corrosion on n/s and o/f front metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Jan 2014 164,405 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 164,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW AND STARTING TO PERISH STRONG ADVISE

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

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

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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RL52 ZBX is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RL52 ZBX, 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 RL52 ZBX registered?

RL52 ZBX is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is RL52 ZBX safe to buy?

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