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AK02 SNF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,480 mi
Last recorded100,480 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 SNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 100,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Nov 2020 100,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 May 2019 91,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2019 91,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 86,596 miles

both front brake discs worn heavily

Fail 16 Apr 2018 86,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front brake discs worn heavily

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,801 miles

Offside Front tyre 2.0mm and worn heavily on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 80,801 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front tyre 2.0mm and worn heavily on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,270 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 73,270 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,613 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 67,613 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 61,446 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 61,446 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,569 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2013 53,569 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,476 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 47,476 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 41,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,435 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,167 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,512 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,605 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front engine/gearbox rubber engine mounting broken

Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,045 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,762 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 SNF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SNF, 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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What year was AK02 SNF registered?

AK02 SNF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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