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AE02 PGU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,535 mi
Last recorded131,535 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 131,535 miles

both front tyres worn

surface corrosion on both main front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flexible

Fail 5 Jan 2016 131,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.100 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flex (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section at rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn

surface corrosion on both main front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flexible

Pass 14 Jan 2015 126,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 115,849 miles

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

rear exhaust box outter skin deteriating

Pass 17 Jan 2014 115,849 miles

rear exhaust box outter skin deteriating

Pass 18 Feb 2013 108,696 miles

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

O.S.F Tyre Cracking Slightly

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

Rear Tyres Cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2013 108,696 miles

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

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

O.S.F Tyre Cracking Slightly

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

Rear Tyres Cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2012 97,266 miles

N.S.R Tyre Wearing Uneven

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 97,266 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N.S.R Tyre Wearing Uneven

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 85,847 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,119 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 76,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 69,195 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,087 miles

1) N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge.

2) Nail in O/S/R Tyre.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,944 miles

1) Rear silencer box casing deteriorating.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,182 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 PGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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