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AE02 VNF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,285 mi
Last recorded140,285 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 140,285 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 140,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 140,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 126,845 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 126,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 112,107 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 109,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 103,734 miles

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

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

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

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

advise offside rear brake pads worn lower than the nearside rear

advise vehicle brought back with cable-ties securing the c.v boots, boots secure at time of test

centre exhaust joint corroded and weak

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Aug 2012 103,734 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

advise offside rear brake pads worn lower than the nearside rear

centre exhaust joint corroded and weak

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Aug 2011 98,217 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 92,914 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 92,911 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 85,149 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,465 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 70,395 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 59,810 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,847 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 VNF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VNF, 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 VNF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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