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WE45AA

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

225,050 mi
Last recorded225,050 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE45AA
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 225,050 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 225,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No distinguishable beam pattern. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Beam pattern barely visible. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Impact Damage/Hole in subframe by front lower arm mounting. (2.4.G.1)

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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WE45AA is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WE45AA, 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 WE45AA registered?

WE45AA is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 21 February 2002.

Is WE45AA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WE45AA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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