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AK02 SNU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

148,205 mi
Last recorded148,205 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 SNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 148,205 miles

Central Rear stoplight not working

Fail 6 Feb 2025 148,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear stoplight not working

Pass 14 Feb 2024 145,528 miles

Central Rear stoplight not working

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 145,528 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear stoplight not working

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 143,025 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 135,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,to brake caliper flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

corrosion to rear cross member

n/s/ and n/s/r tyre tread depths beginning to get low,4mm

play in o/s/f suspension strut top mount,advise replacement asap

Fail 3 Feb 2022 135,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,to brake caliper flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

corrosion to rear cross member

n/s/ and n/s/r tyre tread depths beginning to get low,4mm

play in o/s/f suspension strut top mount,advise replacement asap

Pass 11 Dec 2020 128,091 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge

brake pedal rubber worn

heavy corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

heavy corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 11 Dec 2020 128,091 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge

brake pedal rubber worn

heavy corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

heavy corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 6 Dec 2019 122,611 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box hole (6.1.2 (a))

heavy corrosion to nearside front chassis

Fail 6 Dec 2019 122,611 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box hole (6.1.2 (a))

heavy corrosion to nearside front chassis

Pass 18 Dec 2018 117,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to nearside front chassis

slight exhaust blow front

Pass 19 Dec 2017 108,967 miles

Coolant leak Coolant bottle empty ()

Exhaust in poor condition and one rear hanger missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 100,314 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 100,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 96,215 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 92,000 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 91,723 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 90,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 80,706 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,832 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 98,468 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 91,468 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 91,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre showing signs of wear,slight movement in o/s of steering,oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2007 64,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,311 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,102 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 40,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AK02 SNU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AK02 SNU, 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 SNU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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