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AJ02 WBZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 WBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to o/s front hose & n/s & o/s rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

drivers door check strap loose

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Aug 2016

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to o/s front hose & n/s & o/s rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

boot spoiler loose

drivers door check strap loose

engine management light on

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2015 109,314 miles

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

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

rear silencer box aftermarket

Fail 27 Jul 2015 109,314 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear silencer box is after market

Pass 31 Jul 2014 104,445 miles

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

rear exhaust poor

Fail 18 Jul 2014 104,444 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust poor

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 101,296 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 101,296 miles

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

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2011 89,554 miles

centre to rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 27 Jun 2011 89,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre to rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,339 miles

centre to rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

play in nearside front drop link

Pass 27 Jul 2009 63,641 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,916 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 50,916 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 40,496 miles

pads getting low allround

Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,583 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 23,815 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 WBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WBZ, 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 WBZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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