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RY02 ZKS

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,567 mi
Last recorded93,567 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 ZKS
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 93,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2024 89,749 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,376 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rubber gromit cracked,perished

Fail 13 Dec 2023 86,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rubber gromit cracked,perished

Pass 13 Dec 2022 82,939 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine, only just meets MOT requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam patterns only just meet MOT requirements

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component light seepage around steering rack gaiter, only just meets MOT requirements (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber top mount/bush has vertical movement, only just meets mot requirements (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component light seepage around steering rack gaiter, only just meets MOT requirements (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber top mount/bush has vertical movement, only just meets mot requirements (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 82,932 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure front centre pipe to centre silencer loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine, only just meets MOT requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam patterns only just meet MOT requirements

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component light seepage around steering rack gaiter, only just meets MOT requirements (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber top mount/bush has vertical movement, only just meets mot requirements (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component light seepage around steering rack gaiter, only just meets MOT requirements (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber top mount/bush has vertical movement, only just meets mot requirements (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 80,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mounts perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 77,237 miles

Central Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear mount not fitted correctly (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 77,223 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear mount not fitted correctly (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 71,546 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 71,546 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,127 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack damp/wet cant see any leaks

Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,405 miles

Rear exhaust joint very corroded

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre is perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,914 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside wiper rubber split

corrosion to exhaust back box

lift in both front shock absorber top mountings

poor beam patterns from both headlamps

Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,172 miles

CORROSION TO EXHAUST BACK BOX

LIFT IN BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNTINGS

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE AND DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 37,663 miles

n/s door mirror has a damaged cover

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,279 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 34,259 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 32,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 30,287 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 28,074 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 25,715 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 22,627 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 20,022 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 ZKS is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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