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AE02 CDX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,808 mi
Last recorded104,808 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2022 104,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer corroded and leaking and both mounting brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 97,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroding, and should be changed. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 97,309 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroding, and should be changed. (1.1.11 (c))

Eml on permanently

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 89,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BADLY CORRODING, AND SHOULD BE CHANGED. (1.1.11 (c))

Play in both front top shock mounts

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 83,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both beam patterns poor

corrosion found on both and rear brake pipes

lift found on both front suspension leg top mountings

Pass 7 Jan 2019 76,363 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 76,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 69,967 miles

Both front headlamps getting dim.

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 69,967 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box joint broken, nearly completely apart. (7.1.1)

Both front headlamps getting dim.

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,456 miles

All brake pipes corroding.

Rear exhaust corroding and back box mount broken.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 67,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre and rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2015 67,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

centre and rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,181 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,399 miles

Oil leak

advise that the front discs are quite worn

advise that the headlamps lenses are deteriorated

advise that the o/s wiper blades smears slightly

advise that the rear brake pipes are corroded

advise that the rear exhaust silencer and link pipe are badly corroded

advise that there is a light misting of oil on the steering rack

Pass 23 May 2012 42,992 miles

exhaust badly corroding.

Pass 25 May 2011 39,639 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,352 miles

advise: both rear tyres badly perishing.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,819 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 34,819 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,430 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 302,647 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 CDX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CDX, 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 CDX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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