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AK02 UGF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,474 mi
Last recorded105,474 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 UGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 105,474 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake efficiency=16%. . Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 15 Dec 2015 105,474 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake efficiency=16%. . Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 5 Dec 2014 100,986 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 100,978 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 96,199 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2013 96,182 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,485 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2012 89,436 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2011 84,463 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2011 84,333 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2010 79,345 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2010 79,345 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,797 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 71,718 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,330 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 59,330 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,287 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,163 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 UGF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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