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RO02 FZW

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,480 mi
Last recorded166,480 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 FZW
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 166,480 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 3 May 2017 166,480 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

number plate lamp damaged

offside rear brake requires attention

Pass 13 Jan 2016 153,636 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 153,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 137,764 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 137,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 125,269 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 125,269 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 110,951 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,629 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 84,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,316 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 76,114 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 66,638 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,188 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,216 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 35,622 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition, centre pipe corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2005 35,622 miles

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

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

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 FZW is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,400cc 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 FZW, 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 FZW is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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