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AJ02 KYF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,567 mi
Last recorded144,567 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 KYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 144,567 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 140,986 miles

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

rear box mounting braket come away but secure

Pass 18 May 2011 131,785 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 131,785 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 121,088 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 121,088 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 112,759 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 112,759 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 10,735 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 102,335 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 97,482 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 KYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KYF, 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 KYF registered?

AJ02 KYF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is AJ02 KYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 KYF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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