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AJ02 OCU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,833 mi
Last recorded85,833 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 OCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2017 85,833 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 81,300 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,939 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,651 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,724 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 63,657 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 58,397 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 53,467 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,028 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 41,555 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,957 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 30,080 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 29,139 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 OCU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

AJ02 OCU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is AJ02 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 OCU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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