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AE02 HVW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

249,132 mi
Last recorded249,132 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 249,132 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 239,208 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 231,732 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 224,563 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 217,027 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 207,299 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 195,030 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 180,639 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 172,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 172,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 152,915 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 129,527 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 106,539 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 95,555 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 HVW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

AE02 HVW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AE02 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 HVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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