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FY02 GGF

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,197 mi
Last recorded71,197 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 GGF
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,197 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 71,193 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,777 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 67,777 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 65,078 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,078 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,337 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 62,337 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 60,159 miles

brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,399 miles

engine oil filler cap missing

Fail 27 Feb 2009 54,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 15 Feb 2008 46,613 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,618 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,864 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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FY02 GGF is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FY02 GGF, 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 FY02 GGF registered?

FY02 GGF is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is FY02 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 GGF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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