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AJ02 OPC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,556 mi
Last recorded133,556 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 OPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 133,556 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inners (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 133,494 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlight lens (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 129,818 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 129,818 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 126,568 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 123,399 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 117,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

some play in nearside and offside front top suspension bush

Pass 19 Oct 2019 109,214 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 100,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 96,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 96,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 94,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 87,651 miles

corrosion to rear silencer

Fail 13 Jan 2015 87,651 miles

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

corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 23 Jan 2014 79,653 miles

surface corosion at centre to rear exhaust joint

Fail 22 Jan 2014 79,627 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front seat belts pretensioners have released,

Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,048 miles

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

noise on rotation n/s/r wheel

slight play n/s/f top mount

Fail 15 Mar 2013 75,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

noise on rotation n/s/r wheel

slight play n/s/f top mount

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,738 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 69,272 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 68,269 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 66,319 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 56,904 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 56,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf top bush slight play

nsf wheel arch insecure has fouled tyre previously † †front number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,923 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 40,899 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

both n/s and o/s front seat belts have tags showing.

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 OPC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 OPC, 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 OPC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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