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RJ02 JFV

2002 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,375 mi
Last recorded116,375 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Opel Astra78,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 JFV
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2010 116,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

some play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 20 Apr 2010 116,375 miles

some play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 23 Apr 2009 98,130 miles

Long travel on parking brake lever

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 98,130 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Long travel on parking brake lever

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 84,440 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 84,440 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 70,385 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 55,474 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 55,474 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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RJ02 JFV is a 2002 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ02 JFV, 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 RJ02 JFV registered?

RJ02 JFV is a 2002 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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