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AO02 VMG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,948 mi
Last recorded72,948 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 72,948 miles

tested wet, os headlight image poor, rear exhaust deteriating

Fail 19 Apr 2011 66,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,505 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,215 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking and perishing

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,733 miles

heavy surface rust on rear exhaust silencer

plastic covering both outer sill panels

slight perishing of both rear tyre outer sidewalls

uneven wear on both rear tyre inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2007 45,290 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavy surface rust and corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2006 38,945 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 VMG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

AO02 VMG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 June 2002.

Is AO02 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 VMG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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