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RO52 CYL

2002 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,020 mi
Last recorded113,020 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 CYL
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 113,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Sep 2015 105,743 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2015 105,743 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,230 miles

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

engine management light on

head lamp aims on high limit when adjuster is on number 3

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre periahed slightly

rear exhaust shield loose

slight blow on exhaust on middle and rear

slight play o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 20 Jun 2014 93,206 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 85,240 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,267 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 59,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,379 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,993 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,042 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 40,042 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,810 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 28,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,445 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 21,920 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 CYL is a 2002 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RO52 CYL, 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 CYL is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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