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AJ02 AYN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,542 mi
Last recorded85,542 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 AYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 85,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to brake flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 85,542 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to brake flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,019 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,149 miles

Disc inner surfaces corroded heavily

Headlamp bulbs mismatched (one all weather type fitted)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 75,149 miles

Disc inner surfaces corroded heavily

Headlamp bulbs mismatched (one all weather type fitted)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 69,694 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 69,694 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 64,239 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surface edges

Join between exhaust middle and rear sections excessively corroded but not blowing

Fail 22 Dec 2011 64,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surface edges

Join between exhaust middle and rear sections excessively corroded but not blowing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 58,139 miles

Front pipes to flexi brake hoses corroding

Odd headlamp bulbs fitted (one normal, one all-weather type)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 51,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 51,230 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,756 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,043 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,778 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 12,756 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 AYN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 AJ02 AYN, 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 AYN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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