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AO02 VLV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,292 mi
Last recorded188,292 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 188,292 miles

Rear brake pipe Corroded rear

Pass 23 May 2019 182,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 180,831 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 May 2018 180,791 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 May 2017 177,781 miles

1. Nearside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch.

2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 16 May 2016 173,188 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode and has a slight leak.

Fail 9 May 2016 173,058 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode and has a slight leak.

Pass 12 May 2015 166,267 miles

both rear springs

nearside front headlamp

Pass 12 May 2014 158,296 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sil covers. 2. Offside head light becoming dull.

Fail 12 May 2014 158,286 miles

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sil covers. 2. Offside head light becoming dull.

Pass 29 May 2013 148,396 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 148,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 139,637 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 3. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Pass 13 May 2011 128,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 128,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 117,323 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 117,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 102,197 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 88,840 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 75,293 miles

osf tyre 3mm.nsf tyre just under 3mm

Pass 24 May 2006 62,113 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 62,113 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

both outer sills not fully checked covers fitted

small movement on both top supenion mounts

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 VLV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

AO02 VLV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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