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AO02 ZGN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,875 mi
Last recorded138,875 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 ZGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 138,875 miles

Battery loose.

Brake pipes slightly corroded.

Center stop lamp not working.

Nearside headlamp loose.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 138,875 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery loose.

Brake pipes slightly corroded.

Center stop lamp not working.

Nearside headlamp loose.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 135,928 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes advise replaceing (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs just passable advise replaceing

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded borderline,advise replaceing (3.6.B.2c)

both headlight beam patterns not perfect,also headlight glasses deteriorating

both rear backplates deteriorating

both sills slight corrossion

exhaust heat shield insecure

front subframe mounting areas corroded slightly

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

top end of speedometer 70mph +not illuminated benefit given

Fail 24 Sep 2015 135,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling tyre (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on handbrake cable (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure risk of blowout advise vehicle not to be driven (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes advise replaceing (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs just passable advise replaceing

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded borderline,advise replaceing (3.6.B.2c)

both headlight beam patterns not perfect,also headlight glasses deteriorating

both rear backplates deteriorating

both sills slight corrossion

exhaust heat shield insecure

front subframe mounting areas corroded slightly

n/s/r brake sticking slightly

top end of speedometer 70mph +not illuminated benefit given

Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,035 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2014 122,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

fuel tank shield corroded

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres close to legal limit

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion all brake discs

Pass 8 Aug 2013 115,908 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS (INNER) APPEAR LOW.

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

REAR BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORROSION/GREASE COVERED.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 112,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE. REAR OF FRONT TO REAR AND O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

N/S MIRROR SURROUND AND N/S REAR BUMPER DAMAGED.

OUTER SILLS COVERED. FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOW.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 104,917 miles

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 14,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 95,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp bottom bracket broken

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2009 85,618 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 30 May 2008 73,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2008 73,395 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 59,824 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre 3mm and worn around inner edge

Pass 30 May 2006 45,241 miles

both front tyres worn around inner edges and low on tread 3mm!!

exhaust back box breaking away and corroding

n/s/r tyre feathering around inner edge

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 ZGN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZGN, 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 ZGN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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