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FP02 VOK

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 VOK
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016

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

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

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

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

front gearbox mounting deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

oil leak

windscreen wiper blades not parking automatically

Fail 1 Apr 2016

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front gearbox mounting deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

oil leak

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

windscreen wiper blades not parking automatically

Pass 4 Apr 2015

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2015

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2014
Fail 28 Mar 2014

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 120,002 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 113,958 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED;REAR TYRES 175 FRONT 185

Fail 11 Apr 2012 113,958 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED;REAR TYRES 175 FRONT 185

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 105,550 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 96,826 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 96,826 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 87,181 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,707 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 78,706 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 50,327 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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FP02 VOK is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FP02 VOK, 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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FP02 VOK is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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