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RO02 KFF

2002 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

34,040 mi
Last recorded34,040 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 KFF
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 34,040 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 32,104 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 29,541 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 29,150 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 28,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 28,287 miles

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

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

seat belts slow to retract x4

Fail 18 Feb 2021 28,287 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

seat belts slow to retract x4

Pass 21 Feb 2020 27,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis leg location (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis leg location (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion all over vehicle suspension components

Pass 14 Feb 2019 27,609 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box corroded...not blowing

Pass 22 Feb 2018 27,425 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 27,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 27,114 miles

Front headlamp lens cloudy and may affect beam pattern next year may need new lamps

Front oil leaks seen on engine possible old or slow leaks

Pass 20 Feb 2016 26,742 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 26,743 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre cracked on outer wall

Pass 7 Feb 2015 25,951 miles

slight from steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2014 23,746 miles

Rear tyre treads starting to crack.

Pass 16 Feb 2013 22,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

steering rack weeping

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,844 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)

sill panels fitted unable to inspect sills

Fail 28 Feb 2011 19,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,847 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 19,257 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 18,075 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 17,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,311 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,789 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 14,659 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 KFF is a 2002 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KFF, 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 KFF registered?

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

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