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AK51 WGO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,667 mi
Last recorded106,667 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 WGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 106,667 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 106,667 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 103,734 miles

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Fail 23 Aug 2016 103,734 miles

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

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

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 99,804 miles

e.m.l. on

head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 96,727 miles

Both head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 96,727 miles

Both head lamp lenses in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,463 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

advise wiper blades are torn on ends

advise wipers sometimes park in incorrect place but can be moved with switch

Fail 23 Aug 2013 93,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

advise both front tyres are badly scrubbed on edges

advise wiper blades are torn on ends

advise wipers sometimes park in incorrect place but can be moved with switch

Fail 12 Apr 2012 85,305 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,305 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 79,721 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,721 miles

surface corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,208 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,866 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,663 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,993 miles

front brake pads are getting low

slight play in both front top suspension mounts.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,473 miles

front brake discs ridged and corroded on working surface

Pass 8 Nov 2005 33,467 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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AK51 WGO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AK51 WGO, 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 AK51 WGO registered?

AK51 WGO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is AK51 WGO safe to buy?

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