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RY02 ZKO

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,641 mi
Last recorded38,641 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 ZKO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 38,641 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 37,201 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 37,201 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfiring and eml on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 37,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 34,844 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 33,188 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tailbox deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2020 31,804 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tailbox deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2019 30,550 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 28,777 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 26,537 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 24,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 22,064 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 19,346 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 16,471 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 15,489 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 13,643 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 12,334 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 11,620 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 10,618 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 9,196 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 6,671 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 ZKO is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ZKO, 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 RY02 ZKO registered?

RY02 ZKO is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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The MOT history for RY02 ZKO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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