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AK02 UHL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,711 mi
Last recorded114,711 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 UHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 114,711 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both Sides (2.5.A.1c)

Oil Leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 114,689 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working Both Sides (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (5.4.2)

EML On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both Sides (2.5.A.1c)

Oil Leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 105,771 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 96,676 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 88,066 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 78,188 miles

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

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 14 Jun 2011 78,188 miles

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 10 Jun 2010 67,083 miles

All mudflaps fitted to vehicle are insecure

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 67,083 miles

All mudflaps fitted to vehicle are insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 55,419 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 43,394 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 35,700 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 35,698 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 25,994 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 UHL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UHL, 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 UHL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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