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AE02 VCY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,540 mi
Last recorded101,540 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,540 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlights deteriated

covers fitted to both sills

engine mil warning light on

engine oil leaks

Fail 23 Apr 2018 101,540 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlights deteriated

covers fitted to both sills

engine mil warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,894 miles

chip zone A

wipers poor

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,948 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,342 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,086 miles

rear springs rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2014 80,021 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

engine light on

rear springs rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2013 76,398 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 76,370 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,909 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,792 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,864 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,958 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,820 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2007 46,558 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 38,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust rear silencer outer casing showing early signs of corrosion

slight misting/condensation in o/s/f headlamp lens

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 VCY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

AE02 VCY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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