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AJ02 UDS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,213 mi
Last recorded151,213 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 151,213 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Low coolant level

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blade scoring (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2018 151,213 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 pipes to load sense valve all marked (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Low coolant level

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blade scoring (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2017 137,272 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 137,270 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 pipe all located at load sense valve (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 121,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 106,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,278 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating, not yet to excess but pattern starting to be affected.

Fail 12 Jul 2014 97,226 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorating, not yet to excess but pattern starting to be affected.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres have outer sidewall damage but not excessive at this time

offside rear tyre cut but no cords visible at this time

sideskirts fitted to both nearside and offside outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,654 miles

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

side skirts fitted to both n/s and o/s outer sills

Fail 12 Jul 2012 81,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

side skirts fitted to both n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,041 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 76,041 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 70,470 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 70,470 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,247 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 65,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

sideskirts fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,143 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 50,595 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 34,807 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 UDS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UDS, 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 UDS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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