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AJ02 FAF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

172,819 mi
Last recorded172,819 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 FAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 172,819 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 167,267 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 155,300 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 137,761 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 120,030 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 107,607 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 98,569 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 85,255 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 72,005 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 57,924 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 46,896 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 36,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 36,393 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 23,050 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 FAF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FAF, 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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What year was AJ02 FAF registered?

AJ02 FAF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is AJ02 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 FAF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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