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RO02 DSV

2002 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,222 mi
Last recorded121,222 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 DSV
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 121,222 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint damaged

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 121,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi joint damaged

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 116,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 109,380 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 106,803 miles

Slight exhaust blow, front. Covers over outer sills. N/S/F wheel inner rim damaged.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,964 miles

Nearside Front Bumper has slight damage

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 104,964 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bumper has slight damage

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 102,218 miles

exhaust blow from centre

front flexi brake hose ferruls corroded

outer sills covered

Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,809 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 97,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,653 miles

rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 27 Mar 2013 91,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust joint excessively deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,517 miles

Rear exhaust joint excessively deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,553 miles

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

Rear exhaust joint excessively deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2011 82,280 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 82,280 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,257 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,247 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 66,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 40,694 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 DSV is a 2002 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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