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AM02 RKK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,989 mi
Last recorded87,989 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 RKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has outer shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has outer shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,530 miles

nail(s) in o/s/r tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bracket on rear exhaust box broken

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2015 80,311 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

bracket on rear exhaust box broken

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

nail(s) in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,210 miles

Childseat(s) fitted to nearside rear and offside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt(s)

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

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner tread

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust missing one out of two hangers, still secure

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,542 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre outer edges bald

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,376 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 50,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,612 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight play from n/s of steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,996 miles

tread on all 4 tyres low.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 40,996 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f fog light not working

tread on all 4 tyres low.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,447 miles

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)

Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Pass 16 Jun 2007 31,680 miles

Both rear tyres worn on extreme edges.

Fail 16 Jun 2007 31,680 miles

Both rear tyres worn on extreme edges.

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,383 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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AM02 RKK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AM02 RKK, 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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AM02 RKK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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