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FN52 VNX

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,378 mi
Last recorded122,378 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 VNX
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 122,378 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 122,376 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken coil snapped (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 116,697 miles

Coolant level low

Front subframe, and rear coilsprings corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2014 107,261 miles

nsr tyre starting to go out of shape not excessive

Fail 20 Nov 2014 107,261 miles

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

nsr tyre starting to go out of shape not excessive

Pass 22 Nov 2013 95,674 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 93,885 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,277 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,304 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,749 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 63,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,185 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,740 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,925 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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FN52 VNX is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FN52 VNX, 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 FN52 VNX registered?

FN52 VNX is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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The MOT history for FN52 VNX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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