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AD02 XLS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,449 mi
Last recorded84,449 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 XLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 84,449 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

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

coil spring corroded all around 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 84,449 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

coil spring corroded all around 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,127 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

Fail 21 Jan 2016 76,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 17 Jan 2015 68,734 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 63,653 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 63,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 58,563 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,132 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 52,128 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 47,486 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 47,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 37,142 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,804 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,505 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 17,300 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 17,300 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 16,173 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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AD02 XLS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD02 XLS, 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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AD02 XLS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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