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RA52 WDM

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,827 mi
Last recorded81,827 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 WDM
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 81,827 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 81,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 73,559 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 73,556 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 67,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear ridge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

offside rear shockabsorber cover adrift

rear silencer outerskin rusted/deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2014 62,420 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges (not within measured area)

rear silencer outerskin rusted/deteriorating but not leaking at time of test

Fail 12 Dec 2014 62,412 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges (not within measured area)

rear silencer outerskin rusted/deteriorating but not leaking at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2013 58,863 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,422 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 53,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 48,434 miles

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

front brake discs worn/ridged

Fail 2 Dec 2010 48,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs worn/ridged

Pass 22 Dec 2009 42,827 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 42,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 38,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 38,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 38,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,220 miles

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

front number plate reflective backing slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2007 29,982 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 21,911 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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RA52 WDM is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RA52 WDM, 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 RA52 WDM registered?

RA52 WDM is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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