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SJ02 AJD

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,225 mi
Last recorded107,225 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 AJD
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 107,225 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

both top strut mounting slight play

oil leak

outer skin rear exhaust splitting

whipper motor not parking

Pass 5 Oct 2017 103,495 miles

2 rear tyres cracking

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 103,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2 rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 99,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pattern slightly weak and outer lens slight frosting (1.7.5a)

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

Rear number plate shows white car from dublin ireland benefit given to presenter at time of test

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded and holed

front axle tyres 195 60 15 rear axle tyres 185 65 15

Fail 1 Oct 2016 99,491 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component steering rack (2.3.3b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters front and rear plates have screw fixings,on the number six,making it look like a number eight. (6.3.4c)

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

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

engine oil leak

front tyre size.195/60r15,rear tyre size185/65r15

rear silencer deteriorated

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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SJ02 AJD is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJ02 AJD, 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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SJ02 AJD is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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