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AE02 AHA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,982 mi
Last recorded156,982 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 AHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 156,982 miles

Chip in screen

Pass 3 Jun 2016 148,668 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2015 132,873 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 126,509 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust hitting towbar.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R passenger door has accident damage.

Fail 21 May 2014 126,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine management light on.

Exhaust hitting towbar.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R passenger door has accident damage.

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 3 May 2013 118,998 miles

Exhaust hitting towbar.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

N/S/F wheel is a steel wheel ~ all the other wheel are alloy.

O/S/F headlamp beam image poor.

O/S/R & N/S/R metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded.

O/S/f & N/S/F metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded.

Rear metal brake pipes to load sensing valve corroded.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 118,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust hitting towbar.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

N/S/F wheel is a steel wheel ~ all the other wheel are alloy.

O/S/F headlamp beam image poor.

O/S/R & N/S/R metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded.

O/S/f & N/S/F metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded.

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

Rear metal brake pipes to load sensing valve corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 114,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 114,962 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 108,601 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 97,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,812 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 75,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 64,104 miles

o/s/r tyre on legal limit should be renewed asap

Pass 18 Feb 2006 53,421 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

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 AHA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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