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AP02 YLS

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,715 mi
Last recorded85,715 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 85,715 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 85,672 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,689 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,461 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,032 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 61,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,601 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 59,600 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,186 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 55,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,915 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,640 miles

(6) Nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,175 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 YLS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YLS, 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 YLS registered?

AP02 YLS is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 August 2002.

Is AP02 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP02 YLS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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