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AE02 HNU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,220 mi
Last recorded144,220 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 144,220 miles

nearside rear brake has a slight bind condition

nearside rear exhaust mounting broken,exhaust still supported

Pass 24 Jul 2015 137,511 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 128,138 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front brakes slightly binding

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box mount broken

Pass 16 Jul 2014 128,138 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front brakes slightly binding

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box mount broken

Pass 16 Jul 2013 118,235 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

ns steering rack gaitor damp by securing clip

Fail 16 Jul 2013 118,235 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

ns steering rack gaitor damp by securing clip

Pass 23 Jul 2012 107,307 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 96,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 86,914 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 76,713 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 76,713 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 68,083 miles

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2008 68,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,285 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,503 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 35,199 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 HNU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HNU, 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 HNU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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