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SK02 VHJ

2002 Opel Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,610 mi
Last recorded109,610 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 VHJ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 109,610 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 98,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pedal feels soft and slightly spongy.

rear exhaust heatshield in secure

slight mist of oil at top of steering rack at offside

Fail 13 Mar 2013 98,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust heatshield in secure

slight mist of oil at top of steering rack at offside

Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,181 miles

Battery insecure in battery tray.

Engine management light on at dashboard at time of test.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear Wheel bearing has very slight noise when spun up.

Steering Rack is slightly damp at main steering rack pipes on rack.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 90,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure in battery tray.

Engine management light on at dashboard at time of test.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear Wheel bearing has very slight noise when spun up.

Steering Rack is slightly damp at main steering rack pipes on rack.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,075 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 88,072 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 85,895 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 85,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,002 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 82,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 May 2008 76,816 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 76,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 2 May 2007 71,582 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 64,994 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 64,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SK02 VHJ is a 2002 Opel Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SK02 VHJ, 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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SK02 VHJ is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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