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AJ02 OOD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,320 mi
Last recorded162,320 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 OOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 162,320 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 162,318 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 156,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 156,948 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal incomplete (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 151,221 miles

slight oil leak

slight play wheel bearing o/s/f

Pass 4 Aug 2021 143,915 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 137,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 137,163 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 130,826 miles

Both rear Brakes slightly binding

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 123,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 116,549 miles

centre exhaust joint blowing slightly

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2016 111,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake lines covered in grease unable to fully assess

Fail 8 Aug 2015 107,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 107,140 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 94,988 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,097 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 75,097 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 63,442 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 63,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,645 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 57,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,373 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 51,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,257 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 45,154 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,963 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 OOD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OOD, 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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AJ02 OOD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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