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AE02 HPU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,782 mi
Last recorded73,782 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 73,782 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 160,000 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 156,131 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 148,088 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 141,341 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 141,339 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 136,046 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

rear ex bkt broken but ex secure

Pass 2 Jun 2014 136,046 miles

offside front seat belt slow to retract

rear ex bkt broken but ex secure

Pass 23 May 2013 123,181 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 111,658 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 97,902 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 75,104 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 70,317 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 70,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 65,752 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 56,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 56,195 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 52,648 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 40,802 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 HPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HPU, 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 HPU registered?

AE02 HPU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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