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FP02 VEF

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,985 mi
Last recorded84,985 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 VEF
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,985 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,403 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes corroded, front to rear @ n/s/r and both rears

o/s headlamp pattern weak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 79,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes corroded, front to rear @ n/s/r and both rears

o/s headlamp pattern weak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,300 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to brake pipes n/s/r and both front

headlamp patterns weak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,491 miles

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

corrosion to front brake pipes

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 70,491 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to front brake pipes

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,298 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,969 miles

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

play on o/s/f suspension leg top bush

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,710 miles

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

corrosion to front brake pipes

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,356 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2010 52,356 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,431 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,531 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,922 miles

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,736 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded

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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FP02 VEF is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP02 VEF, 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 FP02 VEF registered?

FP02 VEF is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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