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RO52 CVK

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,000 mi
Last recorded109,000 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 109,000 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 103,628 miles

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot small hole but servicable

Rear Number plate starting to disfigure

Fail 10 Oct 2015 103,628 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Along the screen (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot small hole but servicable

Rear Number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,188 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 98,188 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 92,117 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,614 miles

dash lights inop

Fail 9 Oct 2012

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

dash lights inop

Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,238 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 88,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

unable to read milage properly

Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,779 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

engine management lamp on

Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,253 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 333,545 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 33,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,210 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,373 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 23,373 miles

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

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 CVK is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CVK, 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 RO52 CVK registered?

RO52 CVK is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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