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AO02 VMW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,534 mi
Last recorded108,534 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 108,534 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 108,534 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2014 97,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 97,139 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 85,693 miles

advise to change wiper blades splitting

near side front shock slightly damp

near side front tyre wall cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2012 91,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rear section deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,790 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 76,668 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,208 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 68,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,596 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,966 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise front brake disc wear lipped on edges

advise play to both front top mount bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

off side front tyre worn on edge

strong advise on near side front tyre very low advise to change

Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 VMW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

AO02 VMW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is AO02 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 VMW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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