CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE02 PHZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,221 mi
Last recorded111,221 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 111,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 111,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 103,324 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 103,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 100,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

long handbrake travel

rust forming on exhaust system

Fail 16 Apr 2018 100,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

long handbrake travel

rust forming on exhaust system

Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle box (7.1.2)

Oil leak at oil filter ()

o/s/f brake slighty binding

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,574 miles

advise both front wiper blade rubbers slighty split

rear exhaust slighty corroded at rear joint

Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,584 miles

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

near-side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 76,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

near-side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,252 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,047 miles

center an rear ehaust weak

Fail 15 Feb 2012 47,986 miles

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

center an rear ehaust weak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,784 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,082 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r ;ight cluster lens cracked

o/s/r inner edge of tread stepped

o/s/r tyre has age related cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,214 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slight deterioration

slight cracking around outer circumference of tyre tread & wall n/s & o/s/r

slight weep of fluid around power steering pump resevoir & rack gaitor

Fail 20 Feb 2008 32,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate fractured in places but legible

n/s/r tyre cracking around circumference on outer wall

Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,478 miles

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

front number plate fractured in places but legible

n/s/r tyre cracking around circumference on outer wall

Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,044 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,868 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE02 PHZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE02 PHZ?

You can check the full history of AE02 PHZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE02 PHZ registered?

AE02 PHZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is AE02 PHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 PHZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE02 PHZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE02 PHZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.