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AO02 AOP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,324 mi
Last recorded138,324 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 AOP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 138,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 138,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 134,828 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 134,828 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 130,728 miles

exhaust has corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 125,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 125,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 114,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 114,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake efficencey has just met legal requirment.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 104,656 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 104,653 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres are perished on inside edges

could not fully inspect brakes through road wheels

rear heatshield is loose

Pass 19 Jul 2010 94,999 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,391 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 71,868 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 59,200 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 45,245 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 45,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

DAMAGE TO N/S/F

N/S/R TYRE STEPPING OUT

O/S/F 2.5 MM PERRISHED BAD 185/65/15

O/S/R TYRE STEPPING OUT + PERRISHED BAD NAIL IN

REAR EXHAUST CORRODING

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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AO02 AOP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO02 AOP, 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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AO02 AOP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 June 2002.

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