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RO02 FSN

2002 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,701 mi
Last recorded102,701 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 FSN
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,701 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 102,701 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 100,405 miles

fluid leaks from engine area

n/s window washer poor spray

o/s front seatbelt retraction mech weak in op

Fail 12 Nov 2016 100,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

fluid leaks from engine area

n/s window washer poor spray

o/s front seatbelt retraction mech weak in op

Pass 13 Nov 2015 98,267 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 98,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 96,067 miles

n/s/f brake disc corroded inner part

Fail 31 Oct 2014 95,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f brake disc corroded inner part

Pass 16 Nov 2013 90,080 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 90,080 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 85,188 miles

Offside rear bumper corner cracked

Rear exhaust box out shell corroding

Stone chip in top of offside of windscreen

Fail 3 Nov 2012 85,186 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear bumper corner cracked

Rear exhaust box out shell corroding

Stone chip in top of offside of windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2011 79,891 miles

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

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

small splits at the ends of wiper blades

Fail 9 Nov 2011 79,876 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

small splits at the ends of wiper blades

Pass 8 Nov 2010 73,774 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 67,208 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2009 61,503 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 61,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,257 miles

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

both sills covered by trims

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,308 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,427 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 FSN is a 2002 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FSN, 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 FSN is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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