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AD02 XUA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

107,898 mi
Last recorded107,898 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 XUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 107,898 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 107,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

baby seat fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 100,269 miles

all brake pipes greased

n/s/r child seat fitted s/belt not checked

o/s and n/s sills plastic sills cover

Fail 14 Aug 2014 100,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all brake pipes greased

n/s/r child seat fitted s/belt not checked

o/s and n/s sills plastic sills cover

Pass 16 Aug 2013 95,577 miles

O/F N/S OUTER SILL FITTED PLASTIC MOULD

Fail 16 Aug 2013 95,577 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 91,639 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 91,639 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipe wax

Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,213 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 87,213 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all most brake pipe waxup o/f front tyresslight perished

Fail 2 Sep 2010 83,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 83,440 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 80,480 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 80,480 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 72,748 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 72,736 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 62,259 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 62,259 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 52,387 miles

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

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

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 XUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XUA, 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 AD02 XUA registered?

AD02 XUA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 August 2002.

Is AD02 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 XUA shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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