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RO02 FDN

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,993 mi
Last recorded105,993 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 FDN
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 105,993 miles

Offside Front Oil leak oil leaking from front of engine ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 105,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Oil leak oil leaking from front of engine ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 101,661 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 101,643 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 96,955 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 104,256 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,934 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear light lens is brocken and taped up

Fail 12 Mar 2012 71,934 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear light lens is brocken and taped up

Pass 7 Mar 2011 64,747 miles

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

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

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

nsr lamp repaired with tape

Fail 7 Mar 2011 64,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nsr lamp repaired with tape

Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,222 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 19 Feb 2009 39,470 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 12 Mar 2008 31,273 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 31,273 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 25,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer casing heavily corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2007 25,670 miles

rear silencer casing heavily corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2006 18,822 miles

N/s/f tyre worn to limit

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 FDN is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

RO02 FDN is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is RO02 FDN safe to buy?

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