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AO02 OKC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,145 mi
Last recorded99,145 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 OKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2020 99,145 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective push in type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck at body (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on fuel tank filler neck (5.2.3 (f))

Front Upper suspension mounts have play

Fuel pipe chafing filler pipe on tyre (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and breather pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 95,835 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 95,835 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp very rusty

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2019 95,740 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp very rusty

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2018 91,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

engine service/ maintenance light on dash

fuel cap is a temporary type but seals and locks into place securely

slight play in steering wheel upper attachment

Fail 6 Sep 2018 91,891 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

engine service/ maintenance light on dash

fuel cap is a temporary type but seals and locks into place securely

slight play in steering wheel upper attachment

Pass 31 Aug 2017 86,629 miles

engine light on dash

items in front screen

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 78,448 miles

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

maintenance light on dash

sat nav mount fitted to windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2016 78,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracked to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades slpit (8.2.2)

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

maintenance light on dash

sat nav mount fitted to windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,424 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner shoulders

Pass 7 Aug 2014 66,209 miles

both front tyres wearing very low on inner edges

middle and rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,247 miles

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

n/s/f mirror glass broken

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,431 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 54,421 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,342 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 45,332 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,191 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,600 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 19 Mar 2007 30,497 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,281 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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AO02 OKC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKC, 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 OKC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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