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AG02 MWE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

116,470 mi
Last recorded116,470 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 MWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 116,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 116,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 113,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 110,110 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 110,101 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both head lamps discoloured. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 107,214 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,294 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 96,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit currently at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 96,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hub to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compenstaor to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hub to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit currently at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear ..tyre worn on edges

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

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

Offside Front Inner ...sidewall split,but not to cords at time of test

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

Rear exhaust silencer has a rubber mounting missing but exhaust is still supported and secure

both front tyres beginning to perish in treads.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 81,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear ..tyre worn on edges

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

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

Offside Front Inner ...sidewall split,but not to cords at time of test

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer has a rubber mounting missing but exhaust is still supported and secure

both front tyres beginning to perish in treads.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 81,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

coolant low

Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,180 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 76,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2014 69,968 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 May 2014 69,967 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate deteriorated- advise early attention.

Unable to open tailgate-inspection of load area carried out by dropping rear seats.

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 26 Jul 2013 66,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate deteriorated- advise early attention.

Unable to open tailgate-inspection of load area carried out by dropping rear seats.

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,225 miles

Exhaust corroding at joint between middle and rear sections

O/s rear tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Fail 23 Jul 2012 60,225 miles

Exhaust corroding at joint between middle and rear sections

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

O/s rear tyre wearing thin on inside edge

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,243 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating-advise changing ASAP

Fail 19 Jul 2011 54,243 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorating-advise changing ASAP

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,110 miles

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 27 Jul 2010 48,110 miles

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

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

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,522 miles

engine check light on

front brake discs worn

rear number plate started to deteriorate,Front number plate damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2009 43,522 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

engine check light on

front brake discs worn

rear number plate started to deteriorate,Front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,121 miles

engine management light on

n/s front tyre tread approx 3mm

Fail 29 Jul 2008 39,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

engine management light on

n/s front tyre tread approx 3mm

Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,806 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,112 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 31,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 24,934 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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AG02 MWE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 AG02 MWE, 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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AG02 MWE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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