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AG02 MWL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,024 mi
Last recorded72,024 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 MWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

engine noisey

Fail 12 Dec 2013 72,024 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre bald on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

ewngine noisey

nsf tyre perished and 12 years old

osr tyre cracked and perished and 10 years old

Pass 5 Dec 2012 66,186 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven and cracking

engine managment lamp on

engine niosey

exhaust back box heat shield insecure

exhaust back box heavly deteriorated and blowing

exhaust middle section heavly deteriorated at jiont

front windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Dec 2012 66,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven and cracking

engine managment lamp on

engine niosey

exhaust back box heat shield insecure

exhaust back box heavly deteriorated and blowing

exhaust middle section heavly deteriorated at jiont

front windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,562 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wipers smearing screen and split

both rear tyres wearing uneven and treads and sidewalls cracking

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2011 62,557 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front wipers smearing screen and split

both rear tyres wearing uneven and treads and sidewalls cracking

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,378 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

both wiper blades split

engine management light on

engine noisey

Fail 1 Jun 2011 59,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres cracking

both wiper blades split

engine management light on

engine noisey

Pass 29 May 2010 48,630 miles

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

engine managment warning lamp on

engine niosey

exhaust knocking on body

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front screen chipped in zone a

Fail 27 May 2010 48,582 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust knocking on body

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

engine managment warning lamp on

engine niosey

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front screen chipped in zone a

Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,443 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,108 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,896 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 27,602 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 MWL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MWL, 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 MWL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 August 2002.

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