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AE02 MLX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,161 mi
Last recorded94,161 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 94,161 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 165,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2014 84,526 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2014 84,526 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,494 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 70,528 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,026 miles

temperary repair on rear exhaust

Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,248 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 58,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,101 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 52,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,088 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,717 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,882 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 14,045 miles

rearexhaust rustynin places, headlamp alignment just within limits.

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 MLX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

AE02 MLX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is AE02 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 MLX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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