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AK02 ZFP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,186 mi
Last recorded118,186 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 ZFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 118,186 miles

dent on offside of car and rear bumper, caused by damage.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 118,186 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

dent on offside of car and rear bumper, caused by damage.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 111,453 miles

brake pipes at rear are getting rusty.

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 111,453 miles

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

brake pipes at rear are getting rusty.

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,862 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 104,862 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 97,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 85,620 miles

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

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

slight movement in o/s/f top shocker bush

Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,258 miles

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

exhaust system is very rusty in places.

surface rust on brake pipes at front.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,131 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 53,255 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,100 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 27,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front engine mount split

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,400 miles

front engine mount split

Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,247 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 2,188 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 ZFP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFP, 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 ZFP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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