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AJ02 JYE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,591 mi
Last recorded116,591 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 JYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 116,591 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 105,350 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 105,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 95,103 miles

raer exhaust box joint corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 85,908 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust joint slight deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2012 85,908 miles

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

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

middle and rear exhaust joint slight deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2011 75,289 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,070 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Offside outer c.v gaiter weeping grease.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 63,066 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Offside outer c.v gaiter weeping grease.

Pass 30 May 2009 53,599 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 42,931 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 42,894 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 39,277 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 39,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,279 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 JYE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JYE, 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 JYE registered?

AJ02 JYE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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