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AK02 UGA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

69,583 mi
Last recorded69,583 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 69,583 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 67,907 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear/cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 66,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 64,648 miles

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

sill covers fitted obscuring view of sills

Pass 18 May 2021 63,732 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corrosion on limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine light on

Pass 21 May 2020 63,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,138 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,526 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,411 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2016 54,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,046 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,050 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 45,458 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust section corroding, but secure at time of test.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 34,615 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,566 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,442 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,655 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 12,997 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 UGA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGA, 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 UGA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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