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AE02 HPN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,019 mi
Last recorded154,019 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2021 154,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 151,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes fore and aft of rear load valve corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective U.V. style discolouration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern the whole circumference. Both sides of vehicle. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 151,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexy hose to engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexy hose to engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes fore and aft of rear load valve corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective U.V. style discolouration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern the whole circumference. Both sides of vehicle. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 148,226 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 146,240 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 146,158 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread badly worn (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2017 144,846 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 144,843 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 135,509 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 135,411 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 123,415 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 123,415 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 109,306 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 109,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 93,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,520 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,204 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 74,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,573 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 67,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,277 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,258 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,061 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 HPN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HPN, 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 HPN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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