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RO02 FZJ

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,118 mi
Last recorded94,118 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 FZJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,118 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 94,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 89,805 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,480 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

near side rear tyre tread cracking

off side rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 18 Mar 2013 83,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,951 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,516 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 72,649 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,532 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 52,771 miles

185/65/14/86h

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

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

nearside door mirror slightly loose

Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,679 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 43,204 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FZJ is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

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

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