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RO02 BVW

2002 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

165,455 mi
Last recorded165,455 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 BVW
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 165,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 8 Nov 2021 165,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 28 Oct 2020 151,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 151,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure Corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt In secure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 135,470 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 135,470 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 119,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 119,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 99,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from wheel cylinder to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2017 99,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from wheel cylinder to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 83,590 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking gases

Pass 1 May 2015 78,165 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 78,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2014 72,459 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 72,459 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,579 miles

corrosion on rear s/box + con pipe

uneven wear ns / os rear tyres

Fail 19 Apr 2013 66,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion on rear s/box + con pipe

uneven wear ns / os rear tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,442 miles

advice eml light on

advice rear box rusted and worn

Fail 14 Apr 2012 60,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

advice eml light on

advice rear box rusted and worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 54,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,900 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 48,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 36,648 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 30,148 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,688 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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RO02 BVW is a 2002 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 RO02 BVW, 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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RO02 BVW is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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