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AJ02 AKF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,226 mi
Last recorded93,226 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 AKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 93,226 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,128 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box next to tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,569 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 88,343 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,350 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 84,350 miles

Front Emissions not tested Exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 80,117 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 78,136 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 78,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 75,540 miles

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

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

ffside rear tyre cracking with age.

Fail 8 May 2015 75,540 miles

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

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

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

ffside rear tyre cracking with age.

Pass 8 May 2014 73,622 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 13 May 2013 71,291 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 68,935 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 66,530 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 66,530 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 64,047 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 62,023 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,398 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 49,047 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 41,779 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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AJ02 AKF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AJ02 AKF, 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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AJ02 AKF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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