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AE02 MPY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,174 mi
Last recorded84,174 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 84,174 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 84,174 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

new rear box & centre box required due to border line deterioration

Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,005 miles

centre & rear exhaust sections in poor condition

maximum permissable damage to windscreen

nearside front tyre worn to 1.8mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.2mm

offside front tyre worn to 2.4mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2.6mm

Fail 8 Apr 2009 73,005 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre & rear exhaust sections in poor condition

maximum permissable damage to windscreen

nearside front tyre worn to 1.8mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.2mm

offside front tyre worn to 2.4mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2.6mm

Pass 15 Apr 2008 61,225 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

slight rumble from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Apr 2008 60,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads and disc worn

slight rumble nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Apr 2007 50,419 miles

Child seat in nearside rear

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,419 miles

Child seat in nearside rear

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2006 37,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

minor discolouration of front number plate

Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,392 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

minor discolouration of front number plate

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 MPY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MPY, 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 MPY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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