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AE02 CTV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,662 mi
Last recorded144,662 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 CTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2019 144,662 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 141,516 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp lens damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2018 141,449 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp lens damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2017 136,724 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle, feed to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 136,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle, feed to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 133,741 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 123,791 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 123,791 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 113,363 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 102,572 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 102,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 95,056 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly deterioated

oversills fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 86,764 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 81,519 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 72,562 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 62,640 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,935 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 42,443 miles

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

n/s headlamp lens misted but not affecting beam pattern

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 CTV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 CTV, 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 CTV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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