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AO51 SWW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,430 mi
Last recorded187,430 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 SWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 187,430 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 169,755 miles

centre heat shield insecure

engine management light on

exhaust rusty

headlight aims not clear

n/s mirror caseing damaged

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

slight exhaust blow at the rear joint

slight wear front brake discs

steering rack wet on the o/s

Fail 25 Jul 2013 169,755 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre heat shield insecure

engine management light on

exhaust rusty

n/s mirror caseing damaged

n/s rear tyre getting low

needs tracking

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

slight exhaust blow at the rear joint

slight wear front brake discs

steering rack wet on the o/s

Pass 22 Feb 2012 150,128 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 150,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 134,190 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 134,190 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 124,202 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2009 124,202 miles

front discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2008 113,627 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 105,692 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 97,997 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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AO51 SWW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO51 SWW, 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 AO51 SWW registered?

AO51 SWW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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