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AO02 VLU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,628 mi
Last recorded158,628 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 158,628 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 158,626 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 150,821 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside and nearside front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 150,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Bth rear wheel bearings not checked

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside and nearside front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 142,667 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 142,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 136,001 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 119,548 miles

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

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

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear silencer deteriorated

Steering wheel cover loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 May 2011 119,540 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear silencer deteriorated

Steering wheel cover loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 107,802 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

o/s wiper rubber starting to split.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 91,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 76,089 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 76,089 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,188 miles

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

chip in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 23 Apr 2007 62,188 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

chip in windscreen outside swept area and zone A

Pass 20 May 2006 53,952 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 53,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box corroded

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 VLU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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