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KT02 RTZ

2002 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,905 mi
Last recorded82,905 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT02 RTZ
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 82,905 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 28 May 2024 82,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroding

Pass 17 May 2023 80,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,133 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 76,133 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 74,658 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,354 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 72,697 miles

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 71,543 miles

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

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2015 71,543 miles

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,294 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 67,288 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,960 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,965 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,880 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,344 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,071 miles

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

offside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,767 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,067 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,569 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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KT02 RTZ is a 2002 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KT02 RTZ, 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 KT02 RTZ registered?

KT02 RTZ is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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