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AO02 EAP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,559 mi
Last recorded104,559 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 EAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 104,559 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount has play

Fail 19 Feb 2019 104,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front strut top mount has play

Pass 16 Jan 2018 95,204 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 95,204 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 95,191 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wipers struggle to clean screen when washers are operated then park in middle of screen. (8.2.1b)

very slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 12 May 2016 87,424 miles

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 5 Jun 2015 80,867 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 75,163 miles

slight play in front strut top mounts

surface rust offside rear metal brake pipe

Fail 30 May 2014 75,163 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

passenger wiper smeary

slight play in front strut top mounts

surface rust offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,561 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 69,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,270 miles

coolant low

exhaust corroded

offside front mirror cover missing

Fail 7 Jun 2012 62,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

coolant low

exhaust corroded

offside front mirror cover missing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,206 miles

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 11 Jun 2010 52,252 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 52,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,287 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 47,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 41,459 miles

PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNTINGS

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,574 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 30,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,514 miles

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AO02 EAP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EAP, 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 AO02 EAP registered?

AO02 EAP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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