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AE02 PZV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

180,385 mi
Last recorded180,385 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 PZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 180,385 miles

Both front discs pitted.

Both rear tyres low in tread on inner edges.

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some corrosion to both sides front and rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 22 Feb 2016 180,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Gas (7.2.4a)

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

Both front discs pitted.

Both rear tyres low in tread on inner edges.

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some corrosion to both sides front and rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 171,148 miles

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

Some corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.

Some pitting to both front brake discs.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 171,141 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Some corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.

Some pitting to both front brake discs.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 157,233 miles

Front brake pads close to minimum thickness.

Some corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 157,171 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front brake pads close to minimum thickness.

Some corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 145,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2012 145,975 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2010 129,924 miles

Joint between centre and rear sections of exhaust badly corroded but not leaking.

Fail 24 Aug 2010 129,659 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Joint between centre and rear sections of exhaust badly corroded but not leaking.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 118,321 miles

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

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

handbrake cables feel a bit stiff

Fail 30 Apr 2009 118,321 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

handbrake cables feel a bit stiff

Pass 23 Apr 2008 108,665 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 108,639 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 94,036 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 94,036 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 77,996 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 PZV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PZV, 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 PZV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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