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V1 CWM

2002 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

68,020 mi
Last recorded68,020 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 CWM
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 68,020 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2026 67,930 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 67,727 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 67,248 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 66,865 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively limits (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 66,464 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 May 2021 66,036 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 65,906 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 65,847 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,499 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,376 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,221 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 62,996 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,272 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,342 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 55,834 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,903 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,997 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,877 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 29,146 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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V1 CWM is a 2002 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V1 CWM, 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 V1 CWM registered?

V1 CWM is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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