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AP02 HJD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

48,416 mi
Last recorded48,416 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 HJD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 48,416 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 48,415 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 45,481 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 45,481 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 42,861 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 42,860 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer pipe broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 40,385 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 38,102 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 38,102 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 36,923 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,911 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 35,911 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,781 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 33,892 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 32,693 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 31,665 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,718 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

engine oil level on min

Fail 4 Jul 2011 30,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

engine oil level on min

Pass 6 Jul 2010 30,368 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 30,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,350 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 26,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,790 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 16,775 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 13,757 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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AP02 HJD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AP02 HJD, 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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AP02 HJD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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