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AJ02 UGE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,798 mi
Last recorded160,798 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 UGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 160,798 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 160,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 152,564 miles

headlamps are slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2018 152,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

headlamps are slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2017 145,555 miles

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

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2017 146,482 miles

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

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

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

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

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2016 140,434 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Hose clamp fuel filler to tank in poor condition

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 140,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Hose clamp fuel filler to tank in poor condition

N/s/r tyre badly perished

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 132,805 miles

nsf tyre getting low on edges

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2014 126,313 miles

Beam pattern on both headlamps weak

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres very badly perished

Fail 25 Jul 2014 125,972 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres very badly perished

rear brakes noisy

Pass 3 Aug 2013 118,963 miles

brake pipes have been cleaned and look slightly pitted may need changeing shortly

Pass 23 May 2012 115,507 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 115,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 109,257 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 109,257 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 93,878 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 93,878 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 77,996 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 77,913 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front fog lights and tell tale not working

Pass 17 Jun 2008 64,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 60,423 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,105 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 UGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UGE, 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 UGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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