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AK02 UFW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,419 mi
Last recorded142,419 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 142,419 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine oil dangerously low

Fail 26 Jan 2018 142,418 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust front flexi broken (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported joint between middle rear sections corroded and cracked (7.1.1)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine oil dangerously low

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 141,239 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 141,239 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 136,545 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 136,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 124,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 118,193 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 112,925 miles

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

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

slight deterioration to n/s/f balljoint gator

Pass 12 Sep 2011 108,633 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 108,633 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 102,977 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 94,404 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 89,357 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2008 89,357 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 78,332 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2007 78,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,393 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 54,077 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 UFW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UFW, 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 UFW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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