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AE02 PDX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,092 mi
Last recorded75,092 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 75,092 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 68,199 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 68,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 61,905 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 54,530 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 43,733 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 41,669 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 41,669 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,116 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,584 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 34,113 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,373 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 31,371 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 28,935 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 28,935 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,124 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,896 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,170 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 17,273 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 PDX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PDX, 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 PDX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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