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RO02 FCU

2002 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

146,838 mi
Last recorded146,838 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 146,838 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 142,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 138,172 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 138,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 132,981 miles

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

Nearside Front OUT CASING CRACKED

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 132,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front OUT CASING CRACKED

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 129,128 miles

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

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

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))

both front top suspension mounts have slight movement

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 14 Dec 2020 129,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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))

both front top suspension mounts have slight movement

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Aug 2019 123,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front top suspension mounts have slight movement

Pass 1 Aug 2018 115,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge only (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 115,902 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge only (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 99,545 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 90,024 miles

EML on

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 89,934 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 10 Aug 2015 82,470 miles

EML light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 82,444 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

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

EML light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,952 miles

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

both front headlamp plastic lenses deteriorating

near side front tyre wearing low on edge

Fail 7 Aug 2014 73,952 miles

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

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

both front headlamp plastic lenses deteriorating

near side front tyre wearing low on edge

Fail 26 Jul 2013 66,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,280 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 58,561 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,970 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)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 41,970 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 32,482 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,305 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 27,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,476 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 FCU is a 2002 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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