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RO02 DMZ

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,854 mi
Last recorded90,854 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,854 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,149 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,473 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 85,471 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,348 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 76,345 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,325 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,666 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s front strut top mounting.o/s and n/s front and rear tyres cracking.exhaust corroded.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 67,561 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s front strut top mounting.o/s and n/s front and rear tyres cracking.exhaust corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,074 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 59,378 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,557 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,837 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,248 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,125 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 27,857 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 DMZ is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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