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FN52 VTO

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,780 mi
Last recorded117,780 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 VTO
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 117,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 117,517 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 114,289 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 114,263 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from offside rear brake hose to clipar (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from nearside rear brake hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear exhaust box deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front,size is 205/50/R160 87H (4.1.E.1)

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2014 109,254 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 109,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 103,164 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

o/s headlamp security

Pass 7 Dec 2012 97,699 miles

brake pipes rusty main rear

Pass 6 Dec 2011 92,994 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,088 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 75,318 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 75,303 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 64,192 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,127 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,831 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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FN52 VTO is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

FN52 VTO is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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