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RO02 WFA

2002 Opel Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

145,347 mi
Last recorded145,347 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 WFA
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 145,347 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 145,323 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All (1.1.11 (c))

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 19 Dec 2024 142,525 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 142,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 128,852 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 128,852 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 119,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 114,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 110,604 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 107,789 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 104,016 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 102,344 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 102,342 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance headlamp lens perished (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 98,037 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 98,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,183 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 91,183 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb and retainer dislodged (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,133 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,552 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)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 72,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 72,399 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 63,006 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 63,006 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,411 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 55,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,681 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 41,340 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,203 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,039 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 24,783 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 24,756 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 WFA is a 2002 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

RO02 WFA is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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