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RO02 DUJ

2002 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,417 mi
Last recorded148,417 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 148,417 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 148,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 126,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 115,541 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper smearing

Fail 23 Feb 2007 115,541 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper smearing

Fail 24 Feb 2006 91,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 91,561 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 DUJ is a 2002 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DUJ, 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 DUJ registered?

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

Is RO02 DUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO02 DUJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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