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AE02 PHF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,173 mi
Last recorded173,173 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 PHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 173,173 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 173,121 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rears of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges and cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2014 157,818 miles

1 of front to rear brake pipes corroded into load valve (border pass).

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

o/s rear brake pipe corroded (border pass).

Pass 30 Dec 2013 146,507 miles

1 of rear exhaust mounts broken loose.

both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 131,176 miles

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

exhaust systen corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2012 131,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

engine managment light on

exhaust systen corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

no oil in engine

Pass 14 Dec 2011 119,797 miles

Oil leak

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

corrosion on brake pipes

wear on tyres

Pass 1 Dec 2010 104,348 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2010 104,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion on brake pipes

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2009 82,681 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 82,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,168 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 55,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 19,471 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 PHF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green 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 PHF, 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 PHF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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