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AO02 WUV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,879 mi
Last recorded133,879 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 WUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 133,879 miles
Pass 23 May 2019

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front hubs corroded

both head lamp images poor

both rear brake back plates corroded

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

play in both front suspension strut mounts

possible fuel leak

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 129,780 miles

both front top strut mounts

wiper linkage

Fail 16 May 2018 129,776 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front top strut mounts

wiper linkage

Pass 25 May 2017 127,656 miles

front tyres low

headlamp images

nearside rear metal brake pipe corrosion

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2016 125,596 miles

corrosion to subframe

corrosion to subframe

nearside front metal brake pipe

nearside rear brake sight bind

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside rear wheel arch

offside front top strut mount

Fail 17 May 2016 125,596 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

corrosion to subframe

corrosion to subframe

nearside front metal brake pipe

nearside rear brake sight bind

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside rear wheel arch

offside front top strut mount

Pass 31 Mar 2015 122,712 miles

nearside rear perrished

nearside rear wheel arch

rear exhaust

Fail 16 Apr 2014 120,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 120,463 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 117,918 miles

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

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

plastic side skirts fitted

play in offside front top strut mount

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded badly

Fail 9 Apr 2013 117,918 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

plastic side skirts fitted

play in offside front top strut mount

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded badly

Fail 12 Apr 2012 116,038 miles

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

both headlamp images only just pass

nearside front and all rear metal brake pipes

nearside rear wheel arch

plastic side skirts fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2012 116,038 miles

plastic side skirts fitted

both headlamp images only just pass

nearside front and all rear metal brake pipes

nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 15 Apr 2011 113,334 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 111,440 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 111,440 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 107,761 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front wiperblades spilt

Pass 22 May 2008 103,416 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 103,416 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 93,267 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 79,105 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 79,105 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 WUV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WUV, 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 WUV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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