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AE02 AEV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,560 mi
Last recorded71,560 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 AEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,560 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 59,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2017 59,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,479 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2016 54,479 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,835 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

osr outer pad low

osr tyre worn on inside edge and perished/cracking slightly

rear box outer skin corroded slightly and centre to rear joint

Fail 12 Jun 2015 48,835 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes greased

osr outer pad low

osr tyre worn on inside edge and perished/cracking slightly

rear box outer skin corroded slightly and centre to rear joint

Fail 11 Feb 2014 42,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,266 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,100 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,391 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,269 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,888 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,523 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,473 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 29,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 27,296 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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AE02 AEV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AE02 AEV, 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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AE02 AEV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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