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AE02 PGF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,041 mi
Last recorded83,041 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 PGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 83,041 miles

Front Lower Bumper insecure spoiler damaged ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 83,041 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Bumper insecure spoiler damaged ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,516 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 76,526 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,550 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 70,550 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 68,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre is cracking on the shoulder

Fail 11 Feb 2013 68,025 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside rear tyre is cracking on the shoulder

Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,882 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 59,882 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,278 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,030 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 36,921 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 25,720 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2005 16,024 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 PGF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PGF, 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 PGF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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