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AE02 CHZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,101 mi
Last recorded118,101 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 118,101 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both sides brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper shocker top mount play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear both sides springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear both sides tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 118,101 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both sides brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper shocker top mount play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear both sides springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear both sides tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 111,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 109,560 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 109,560 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,923 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 106,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 101,984 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 101,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,557 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 90,463 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 83,118 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2012 78,048 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 73,699 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 73,663 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 64,732 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 64,579 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,003 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 46,288 miles

N/S/F TRACK ROD END BOOT HAS COME AWAY FROM BALL JOINT

Pass 22 Apr 2006 38,680 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 CHZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CHZ, 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 CHZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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