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AP02 MOW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,262 mi
Last recorded157,262 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 MOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 157,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 157,262 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 149,141 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Next to front anti roll bar mount (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 149,141 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Next to front anti roll bar mount (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Pinch bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 144,630 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 140,586 miles

front wipers poor

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 133,762 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 126,974 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 120,726 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 112,912 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,149 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 97,670 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 114,470 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 114,470 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 99,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 99,159 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 91,618 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2007 82,216 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 MOW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MOW, 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 MOW registered?

AP02 MOW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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The MOT history for AP02 MOW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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