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RO02 FZF

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

307,685 mi
Last recorded307,685 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 307,685 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust deteriorated with slight crack in pipe

front lower gearbox mounting deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2014 307,685 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust deteriorated with slight crack in pipe

front lower gearbox mounting deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2013 243,697 miles

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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 243,697 miles

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)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 257,014 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 257,014 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 229,659 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2011 229,659 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2010 210,007 miles

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

Sill covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 210,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake discs corroded.Sill covers fitted.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 198,961 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2008 169,477 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 130,263 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 90,858 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 FZF is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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