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RO52 GZU

2002 Opel Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,089 mi
Last recorded80,089 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 GZU
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 80,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

poor washer quality.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 101,899 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 92,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,402 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,809 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 64,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2009 163,486 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 161,979 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 146,464 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 146,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 120,820 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 105,833 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 105,833 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 80,659 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 GZU is a 2002 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GZU, 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 GZU registered?

RO52 GZU is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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