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AJ02 KGA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,986 mi
Last recorded140,986 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 KGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 140,986 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 132,663 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

rear exhaust deteriotaing

Fail 7 Jun 2012 132,663 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

rear exhaust deteriotaing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 122,806 miles

front brake discs wearing

Fail 22 Jun 2011 122,806 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 19 Jun 2010 112,112 miles

brade discs wearing low

Fail 18 Jun 2010 112,085 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

brade discs wearing low

Pass 8 Jun 2009 100,118 miles

nearside rear park brake efficiency slightly low will need attention

Fail 8 Jun 2009 100,118 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

nearside rear park brake efficiency slightly low will need attention

Pass 18 Jun 2008 90,622 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 78,141 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 67,754 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 KGA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KGA, 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 KGA registered?

AJ02 KGA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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