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RO52 YVD

2002 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,677 mi
Last recorded100,677 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 YVD
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 100,677 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 85,860 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on [emmisions etc tested ok]

exhaust rear section poor and rusty and silencer box outer skins splitting apart

offside rear handbrake low efforts

Pass 8 Nov 2014 73,918 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2013 66,972 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge rear exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,436 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2011 59,401 miles

Oil leak

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

tested wet cover sills fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,684 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,114 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

tested when wet

Fail 3 Dec 2009 52,114 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

exhaust heavily corroded

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

tested when wet

Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 44,268 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

both front tyres soft

engine light stays on

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre perrished

rear brakes noisy

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,268 miles

both front tyres soft

engine light stays on

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre perrished

rear brakes noisy

Pass 3 Nov 2006 38,098 miles

engine light stays on

movement in near side front shocker top mounting

near side head lamp on lower limit

off side head lamp on upper limit

oil leak

sill trims fitted

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 YVD is a 2002 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,389cc 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 YVD, 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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RO52 YVD is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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