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AO02 WVL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,162 mi
Last recorded147,162 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 WVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 147,162 miles

Front Lower slight corrosion at subframe

Front Lower under tray fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower both sides/plastic sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Inner slight play at steering rack end

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 147,161 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower slight corrosion at subframe

Front Lower under tray fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower both sides/plastic sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Inner slight play at steering rack end

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 138,615 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres perishing/cracking

osf mirror back missing

rear exhaust silencer and joint corroded

tyre size 195/60/15

Fail 21 May 2014 138,615 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres perishing/cracking

osf mirror back missing

rear exhaust silencer and joint corroded

tyre size 195/60/15

Pass 16 May 2013 129,066 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 129,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 116,294 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 105,818 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 105,818 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 92,264 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 92,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 82,226 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 72,586 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 64,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2006 53,418 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 WVL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WVL, 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 WVL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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