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RO52 FXX

2002 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,523 mi
Last recorded146,523 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 FXX
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2014 146,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 146,523 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 138,784 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 138,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 135,002 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 129,205 miles

NEARSIDE BUMP STOP MISSING

Pass 20 Sep 2010 119,163 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 109,030 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 109,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 104,689 miles

centre rear stop light not working no wiring seen

Fail 31 Mar 2009 104,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre rear stop light not working no wiring seen

Pass 1 Apr 2008 92,634 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 92,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 79,982 miles

Front brake discs worn.

both fron t tyres worn on both edges.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 55,679 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 FXX is a 2002 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO52 FXX registered?

RO52 FXX is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is RO52 FXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 FXX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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