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AE02 UYP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,191 mi
Last recorded161,191 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 UYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 161,191 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 161,188 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure filler pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre close to limits.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 153,511 miles

oil leak

both rear tyres perished/ worn close to limit

brake pipes greased

front to rear brake pipes slightly rusted

o/s/r shockabsorber weeping

Pass 29 Nov 2016 147,440 miles

2x rear child seats fitted

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 2 Dec 2015 143,295 miles

2x rear child seats fitted

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

both front brake discs worn

front to rear/rear transverse brake pipes have surface rust

Fail 1 Dec 2015 143,293 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2x rear child seats fitted

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

both front brake discs worn

front to rear/rear transverse brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 1 Dec 2014 130,340 miles

2x rear child seats fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2013 110,786 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 110,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 97,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,070 miles

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

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

advise slight cracking in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,827 miles

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

exhaust rusty at rear

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills,making inspection diffcult

rear number plate showing signs of water ingress

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Feb 2010 72,764 miles

both front brake disc starting to rust

both front metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2009 67,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,147 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 60,034 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 52,944 miles

centre rear seat belt is slow to release, both rear tyres are perished

Pass 9 Feb 2006 46,137 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 46,137 miles

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

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 UYP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UYP, 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 UYP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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