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AG51 CEK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,171 mi
Last recorded99,171 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 CEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 99,171 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 97,209 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 97,209 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,819 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 90,819 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r seatbelt receiver plastic cover is broken

Fail 17 Oct 2013 84,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r seatbelt receiver plastic cover is broken

Pass 30 Oct 2012 79,253 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,018 miles

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

o/s outer cv gaitor inner clip leaking slightly.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 72,018 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s outer cv gaitor inner clip leaking slightly.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,779 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,172 miles

both rear tyres cracking 185/65/15hr

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

slight play inside steering rack n/s/f

Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,478 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,148 miles

boot full

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2007 48,148 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

boot full

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2006 41,309 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AG51 CEK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AG51 CEK, 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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AG51 CEK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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