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AK02 UGR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,398 mi
Last recorded104,398 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 UGR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 104,398 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 104,371 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.D.3b)

Coolant leak ()

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,049 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 99,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,731 miles

Nearside Front wearing low on outer edge

Offside Front wearing low on inner edge

Rear exhaust box and joints seriously rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2014 87,580 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 87,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2013 83,122 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 83,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 80,036 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,132 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,572 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,399 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 71,963 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 56,973 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 56,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 42,675 miles

Drivers side front top suspension mount has slight play in it

Front number plate poor condition

exhaust rear box in poor condition.Outer skin breaking away

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 UGR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UGR, 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 UGR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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