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A21 NTH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,699 mi
Last recorded76,699 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 NTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 76,699 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 76,125 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 76,030 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 73,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,800 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi detreated slightly

vehicle side skirts fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2021 67,236 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 67,234 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 66,257 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 63,832 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 62,589 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 61,249 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,317 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 59,317 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,106 miles

brake lines covered in wax

Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,212 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 44,152 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 40,751 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 37,553 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 37,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,109 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 32,109 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,650 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 20,485 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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A21 NTH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A21 NTH, 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 A21 NTH registered?

A21 NTH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 August 2002.

Is A21 NTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 NTH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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