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AP02 RCY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,768 mi
Last recorded164,768 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 164,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 164,768 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 147,662 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 105,575 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 84,398 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 79,514 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 79,514 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,461 miles

both drive shaft seals leaking

front main crank seal weeping

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2012 71,729 miles

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

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,610 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 62,137 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,711 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 47,802 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,801 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 RCY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

AP02 RCY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is AP02 RCY safe to buy?

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