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AE02 HXO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,430 mi
Last recorded72,430 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 HXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 72,430 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 70,597 miles

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

centre exhaust section front hangars corroded through

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre starting to tear/split through treads

Fail 19 Aug 2017 70,597 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust section front hangars corroded through

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre starting to tear/split through treads

Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,048 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 64,747 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 64,747 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,162 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 60,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,987 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 57,987 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,443 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,619 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 45,659 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,946 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 35,218 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,997 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 HXO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HXO, 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 HXO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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