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AK02 TLU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,432 mi
Last recorded199,432 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 TLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 199,432 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 199,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge - advise tracking

offside rear brake disc badly scorned

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

slight corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 3 Jun 2010 185,261 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 185,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 160,882 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 121,029 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 110,343 miles

REAR PLATE SOON CONDITION

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SCREEN DAMAGE †REAR DISCS LIGHT RUST †OSR WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 1 May 2007 110,343 miles

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

REAR PLATE SOON CONDITION

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SCREEN DAMAGE †REAR DISCS LIGHT RUST †OSR WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 2 May 2006 97,361 miles

damage to screen in zones A and B

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 TLU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK02 TLU, 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 TLU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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