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AP02 HWX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

125,632 mi
Last recorded125,632 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 HWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 125,632 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 120,568 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 120,564 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 116,250 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 110,890 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 106,547 miles

Lower general light corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 106,547 miles

Lower general light corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 101,599 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 94,527 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 87,823 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,658 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,507 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 68,507 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,647 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,639 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,169 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,511 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,333 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,410 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 HWX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AP02 HWX, 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 AP02 HWX registered?

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

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