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AO02 XPS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,115 mi
Last recorded143,115 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 XPS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 143,115 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded near & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

engine tray, N+O/S outer sills have plastic covers fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2018 143,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded near & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

engine tray, N+O/S outer sills have plastic covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2017 141,000 miles

exhaust system deteriorated, meets criteria at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2015 137,193 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 134,262 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2013 132,265 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2012 130,428 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 124,106 miles

near and offside front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Oct 2010 115,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

baby seat fitted to nearside rear

near and offside front brake discs worn

near and offside outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2010 115,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

baby seat fitted to nearside rear

near and offside front brake discs worn

near and offside outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2009 108,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning light illuminated

Pass 7 Oct 2009 108,461 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning light illuminated

Pass 29 Sep 2008 95,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near and offside outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2007 79,845 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 64,494 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 53,918 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 53,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

vehicle has had lots of paint

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 XPS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

AO02 XPS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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