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RO02 FTJ

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,556 mi
Last recorded85,556 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 FTJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 85,556 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 85,556 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexy joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 83,287 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 83,287 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,483 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,898 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 69,332 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 65,481 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 59,450 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 52,777 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 47,005 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge,

Fail 1 Oct 2011 47,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge,

Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,799 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,285 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

oil leak from around the front of the engine.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,144 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 33,126 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,544 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 18,460 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 FTJ is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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