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AO02 VNE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,777 mi
Last recorded90,777 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 90,777 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,453 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 79,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED

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

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,596 miles

as per failure

Fail 29 Aug 2013 45,576 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

1/ cannot chech outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers 2/ both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,222 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 38,222 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 33,589 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 33,589 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,899 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,448 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 23,356 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 23,356 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2008 17,395 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,548 miles

gearbox leaking oil

tail pipe outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,768 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 VNE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VNE, 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 VNE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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