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RO02 WFC

2002 Opel Astra

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,727 mi
Last recorded71,727 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 WFC
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 71,727 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 71,212 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 70,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Nearside Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 69,280 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 69,280 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 68,319 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 68,210 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 67,393 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 67,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear left to right marked in chalk (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2018 66,289 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 66,234 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 65,410 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2016 63,864 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 60,720 miles

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

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 57,223 miles

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

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

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

gearbox oil leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2013 55,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil low

Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

osr brake disc corroded inside

Pass 12 Feb 2011 51,553 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2010 50,333 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 48,048 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 45,580 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 42,489 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 38,220 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 38,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 WFC is a 2002 Opel Astra in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WFC, 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 WFC registered?

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

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