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AK02 ZGF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

48,708 mi
Last recorded48,708 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 ZGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,708 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2017 48,708 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively chafed ( front to rear ) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped ( both rear ) (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,427 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 47,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,153 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 44,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,438 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded but still gas tight

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre cracked & perished

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 41,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust system heavily corroded but still gas tight

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre cracked & perished

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,911 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front engine mounting broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,190 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 37,183 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,306 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 36,306 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,885 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,524 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 31,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,749 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 24,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 16,555 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 16,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 ZGF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZGF, 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 ZGF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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