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AK02 OMV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,552 mi
Last recorded118,552 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 OMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 118,552 miles

beam patterns weak

brake pipes rusty

n/s/r tyre low

oil leaks

Fail 1 Aug 2015 118,542 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

beam patterns weak

eml on

front brake pipes rusty

n/s/r tyre worn low

oil leaks

Pass 19 Jun 2014 80,452 miles

brake pipe slight rust

Fail 19 Jun 2014 80,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 54,138 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 54,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,715 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 52,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,015 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 51,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,191 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 44,373 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,373 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 39,981 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 35,446 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres are showing signs of perishing on the sidewalls

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,446 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres are showing signs of perishing on the sidewalls

Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,500 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 30,500 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 OMV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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