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AP02 NXJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,231 mi
Last recorded123,231 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 NXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 123,231 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexble pipe to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexble hose to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 118,152 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from valve to flexble pipe starting to rust (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to osf flexble hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from valve to flexble pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 112,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,921 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 96,385 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 96,385 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 89,190 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 83,733 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,681 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 78,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 73,750 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 65,007 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 59,669 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 58,861 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 NXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NXJ, 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 NXJ registered?

AP02 NXJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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