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A16 VJO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,274 mi
Last recorded65,274 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 65,274 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 65,077 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 65,077 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 63,428 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rusty and deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2018 63,358 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 62,933 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 61,561 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 59,094 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 56,230 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,344 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,788 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 46,896 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,103 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,526 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,329 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 38,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 34,994 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 30,647 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 26,114 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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A16 VJO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A16 VJO, 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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What year was A16 VJO registered?

A16 VJO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is A16 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 VJO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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