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RO52 YPG

2002 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,344 mi
Last recorded129,344 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 YPG
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 129,344 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 124,571 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 124,571 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,614 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 120,783 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Drive belt cracked

signs of coolant loss offside of engine

Fail 6 Nov 2015 120,783 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Drive belt cracked

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

signs of coolant loss offside of engine

Pass 5 Nov 2014 118,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system badly corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 118,682 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system badly corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2013 115,150 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexi webbing split

mist of oil on pas rack

Fail 2 Nov 2013 115,150 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust flexi webbing split

mist of oil on pas rack

Pass 19 Oct 2012 108,798 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

frount brake discs worn

Fail 19 Oct 2012 108,798 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

frount brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 97,719 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 97,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 81,252 miles

slight pitting of rear brake discs

Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,327 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,753 miles

front brake discs wearing

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,248 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2006 34,322 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 25,818 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 YPG is a 2002 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YPG, 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 YPG registered?

RO52 YPG is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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