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RO02 DMX

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,816 mi
Last recorded97,816 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 DMX
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 97,816 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp bracket broken

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

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

offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Fail 14 Feb 2019 97,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside headlamp bracket broken

Offside Front 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))

offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Pass 12 Feb 2018 97,075 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 95,885 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,863 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 76,916 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,492 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 75,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 68,411 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,270 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,966 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,801 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,037 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,860 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 29,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn on edge and tyre tread low 2mm. 185-65-14-86H.

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 DMX is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DMX, 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 RO02 DMX registered?

RO02 DMX is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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The MOT history for RO02 DMX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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