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AK02 OMJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,349 mi
Last recorded114,349 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 OMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 114,349 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 114,348 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 109,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes greased up

rear brake discs in poor condition but meet requirement

Pass 17 Jul 2015 109,339 miles

brake pipes greased up

rear brake discs in poor condition but meet requirement

Pass 18 Jul 2014 103,125 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 18 Jul 2014 103,125 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 96,990 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FROM COMPENSATOR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR COMPENSATOR CORRODED

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO FLEXES CORRODED

Fail 19 Jul 2013 96,980 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 93,467 miles

both rear bearings noisey

brake pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 87,179 miles

nearside front fog light not working

nearside front tyre worn to about 2mm

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Nov 2010 87,176 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

nearside front fog light not working

nearside front tyre worn to about 2mm

offside mirror glass missing, centre and nearside mirrors present

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2009 78,363 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 78,363 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 70,923 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 61,546 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,290 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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AK02 OMJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK02 OMJ, 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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AK02 OMJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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