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RO52 EPN

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,382 mi
Last recorded100,382 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 EPN
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 100,382 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 93,141 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Jan 2015 93,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2014 79,977 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)

sill covers fited not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 11 Jan 2013 72,523 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,206 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 58,442 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 58,442 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,736 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,875 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,716 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 38,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,242 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 EPN is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EPN, 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 EPN registered?

RO52 EPN is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is RO52 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 EPN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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