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AK02 XYE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

113,490 mi
Last recorded113,490 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 XYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 113,490 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AND OUTER SIL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AND OUTER SIL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 113,163 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AND OUTER SIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AND OUTER SIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 112,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 112,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 112,045 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 112,045 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 111,151 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2021 109,664 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 109,152 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 102,616 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,791 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,360 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 81,900 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 77,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,129 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit 205/50/16

Fail 7 Feb 2014 73,129 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery weak

both rear tyres worn close to limit 205/50/16

Pass 7 Feb 2013 70,514 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 70,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 67,066 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,048 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,951 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,627 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 49,417 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 43,935 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 37,166 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 37,166 miles

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

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

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 XYE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XYE, 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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What year was AK02 XYE registered?

AK02 XYE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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