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AB02 TRB

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,689 mi
Last recorded128,689 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 TRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2017 128,689 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear compensator to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear compensator to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust clamp not fitted correctly front

Pass 12 Jul 2016 124,080 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 117,600 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 117,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 107,550 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 95,280 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 84,516 miles

1 rear silencer bracket broken

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 84,516 miles

1 rear silencer bracket broken

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 76,603 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,236 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,510 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 62,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 58,406 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 52,729 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 46,225 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 40,640 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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AB02 TRB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 AB02 TRB, 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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AB02 TRB is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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