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RO52 GDJ

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,537 mi
Last recorded105,537 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 GDJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 105,537 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front top shock absorber mount slight play

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Feb 2016 105,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Front top shock absorber mount slight play

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,056 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 93,000 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 86,221 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 86,213 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 85,812 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 83,069 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,426 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front & rear no plates breaking down

rear disc scored

Pass 16 Feb 2010 77,885 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

ns non obligatory mirror insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2008 71,424 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 66,621 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,205 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 56,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber becoming worn

chip in front screen

strong advise play in o/s steering arm

strong advise slight roughness in n/s/f top mount and slight play

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 GDJ is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue 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 GDJ, 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 GDJ registered?

RO52 GDJ is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is RO52 GDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 GDJ 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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