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RO52 CUU

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,666 mi
Last recorded138,666 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 CUU
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 138,666 miles

Exhaust noisy back box (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 137,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

handbrake slight high travel

slight play in rack end

Pass 1 Apr 2014 121,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 105,071 miles

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

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

Offside 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 (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 105,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 102,135 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 102,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN + PITTED.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 92,628 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN + PITTED.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 82,553 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,301 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 72,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2008 63,966 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 63,966 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 55,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 48,870 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 48,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 35,088 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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RO52 CUU is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 RO52 CUU, 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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RO52 CUU is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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