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AJ02 CUV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,680 mi
Last recorded135,680 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 CUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 135,680 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

wiper linkage worn

wiper park not working

Pass 21 Jun 2011 118,918 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 118,918 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 106,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside front seat belt retractor is worn.

Oil leak

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jun 2010 106,441 miles

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside front seat belt retractor is worn.

Oil leak

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 93,102 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 92,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 81,757 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2007 67,512 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,863 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 CUV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CUV, 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 CUV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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