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RY02 VRJ

2002 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,592 mi
Last recorded47,592 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 VRJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 47,592 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,191 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 39,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,615 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,696 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,552 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,570 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,648 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,885 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 18,530 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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RY02 VRJ is a 2002 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RY02 VRJ, 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 RY02 VRJ registered?

RY02 VRJ is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is RY02 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY02 VRJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY02 VRJ have outstanding finance?

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