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AE02 LZP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,503 mi
Last recorded164,503 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 164,503 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 164,499 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 157,032 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 157,032 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 149,962 miles

All brake pipes corroding.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front and both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 141,149 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 141,149 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 132,930 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 132,926 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 26 Nov 2014 127,263 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 127,263 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 121,881 miles

All brake pipes corroded.

Both front strut top mountings worn.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 116,380 miles

Both front strut top mountings worn.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Rear windscreen wiper blade split.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 109,857 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing low.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 109,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing low.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 102,353 miles

offside and nearside wiper blades split. rear metal brake pipes corroding reear exhaust box and associated pipes corroded.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 102,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside wiper blades split. rear metal brake pipes corroding reear exhaust box and associated pipes corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 95,086 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre wearing edges.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 29 Nov 2008 88,045 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 81,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 81,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 74,434 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 67,236 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 47,430 miles

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

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 LZP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LZP, 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 LZP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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