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AE02 CHX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,527 mi
Last recorded117,527 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 CHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 117,527 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front wheel bearing not checked

Fail 20 Nov 2018 117,515 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front wheel bearing not checked

offside headlight adjuster not checked

Pass 21 Jul 2017 112,471 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 112,470 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 108,160 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 103,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 97,606 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 90,484 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating + support bracket

Fail 30 Apr 2013 90,484 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating + support bracket

Pass 22 May 2012 85,213 miles

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

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

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 May 2011 76,773 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre - inside edge

Pass 11 May 2010 70,116 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 70,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 61,642 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 50,439 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 50,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 40,475 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 27,999 miles

slight damage o/s/f tyre wall - no cords visible

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 CHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 CHX, 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 CHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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