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AE02 HPJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

72,700 mi
Last recorded72,700 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 72,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 71,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusted (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 70,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded. both sides

Pass 2 Sep 2022 68,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2021 68,118 miles

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear shock absorbers starting to corrode

nearside front tyre perrished and split on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,028 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,954 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 65,954 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,750 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 63,239 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,752 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,076 miles

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

Rear both tyres cracking

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,382 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,613 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,867 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,690 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 40,690 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 21 Sep 2010 34,036 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,941 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,556 miles

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

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 Jul 2008 23,543 miles

both front top mouting slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2007 20,284 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,515 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 HPJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HPJ, 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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What year was AE02 HPJ registered?

AE02 HPJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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