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AE02 CCY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,719 mi
Last recorded83,719 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 83,719 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated also rear plate slightly deteriorated

oil leak

some play in upper front bush on McPherson strut

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components corrosion some brake ferrules

Fail 12 Dec 2017 83,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken in half needs from front pipe back ( mid section and back box ) (7.1.2)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated also rear plate slightly deteriorated

oil leak

some play in upper front bush on McPherson strut

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components corrosion some brake ferrules

Pass 8 Dec 2016 79,470 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 79,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 72,237 miles

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

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

Temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 72,236 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 65,881 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 65,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 60,061 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 60,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 51,359 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 51,359 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,051 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 43,051 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,054 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,777 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 31,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,458 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,426 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 13,282 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 9,707 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 CCY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AE02 CCY, 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 CCY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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