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AP02 HUK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

176,643 mi
Last recorded176,643 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 HUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 176,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 158,257 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. covers over sills preventing full inspection. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 158,257 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. covers over sills preventing full inspection. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 137,629 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 127,858 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 127,787 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear n/side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear o/side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected com/ valve siezed (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 121,946 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 121,946 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 112,303 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 112,303 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,371 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 106,371 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,880 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 91,433 miles

Headlamp lenses degrading

Headlamp patterns poor

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Nearside front and nearside rear metal brake pipes degrading

Rear axle mounting bushes perished

Fail 26 Jun 2013 91,433 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Headlamp lenses degrading

Headlamp patterns poor

Nearside front and nearside rear metal brake pipes degrading

Rear axle mounting bushes perished

Pass 28 May 2012 79,300 miles

Both front steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front to rear and both rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front tyresa worn to 2mm on the inner tread shoulder

Both headlamp lenses degrading

Both rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes splitting from the outer casings

Front shock absrobers showing a reduction in damping effort

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Offside rear tyre aged (10 years old) and perished

Rear number plate degrading

Tyre sizes between axles are differant (front are 195/65 15, rear are 195/60 15)

Fail 28 May 2012 79,300 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both front steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front to rear and both rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front tyresa worn to 2mm on the inner tread shoulder

Both headlamp lenses degrading

Both rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes splitting from the outer casings

Front shock absrobers showing a reduction in damping effort

Offside headlamp pattern poor

Offside rear tyre aged (10 years old) and perished

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

Rear number plate degrading

Tyre sizes between axles are differant (front are 195/65 15, rear are 195/60 15)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,554 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 74,554 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 67,347 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear.

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,917 miles

Front tyre's worn low on inside edge's.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,956 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 44,623 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 44,620 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,091 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

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 HUK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HUK, 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 HUK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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