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AP02 YPH

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

217,236 mi
Last recorded217,236 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 217,236 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 214,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 194,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 194,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 174,517 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 174,517 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 154,038 miles

All brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers badly worn

Engine oil below the minimum mark before starting the inspection, oil topped up to safely carry out the emissions test

Exhaust middle and rear sections badly rusted at the joint

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Rear road springs rusty

Sill covers fitted

Slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linl rod ball joint/s

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front tyres badly worn

Fail 10 May 2014 154,028 miles

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

All brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers badly worn

Engine oil below the minimum mark before starting the inspection, oil topped up to safely carry out the emissions test

Exhaust middle and rear sections badly rusted at the joint

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Rear road springs rusty

Sill covers fitted

Slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linl rod ball joint/s

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front tyres badly worn

Pass 4 May 2013 145,261 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Exhaust middle and rear sections badly rusted at the joint flanges

Front metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front side lamps apear to be dim

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front tyres worn to 2mm on the tread shoulders

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Offside front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Sill covers fitted at time of test

Slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Spare tyre aged and pressure low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2013 145,261 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Exhaust middle and rear sections badly rusted at the joint flanges

Front metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front side lamps apear to be dim

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front tyres worn to 2mm on the tread shoulders

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Offside front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Sill covers fitted at time of test

Slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Spare tyre aged and pressure low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2012 137,597 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 137,597 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 126,304 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Fail 10 May 2011 126,304 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Fail 13 May 2010 116,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 116,226 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 89,840 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 89,840 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 82,195 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 72,100 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 67,813 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 YPH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YPH, 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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AP02 YPH is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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