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333 JEV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,021 mi
Last recorded41,021 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration333 JEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 41,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 41,021 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,168 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 33,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,641 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 26,641 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 21,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 15,570 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Surface corrosion on N/S/F and O/S/F lower suspension arms

Surface corrosion on front subframe

Surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 23 Nov 2011 13,276 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 12,332 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 10,860 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 9,166 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 9,166 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 7,659 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 5,931 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 4,057 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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333 JEV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 333 JEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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333 JEV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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