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AE02 VCX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,303 mi
Last recorded77,303 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2015 77,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

smell of petrol underneath vehicle, no leaks visible

windscreen damaged, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

smell of petrol underneath vehicle, no leaks visible

windscreen damaged, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 4 May 2014 54,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 May 2014 54,583 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,693 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f subframe mounth(bolt) slight damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2013 42,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f subframe mounth(bolt) slight damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,762 miles

CHIP ON SCREEN

Fail 21 Feb 2012 35,762 miles

CHIP ON SCREEN

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,191 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,421 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,590 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,035 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,786 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 22,459 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 VCX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VCX, 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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What year was AE02 VCX registered?

AE02 VCX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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