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AP51 COT

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,510 mi
Last recorded120,510 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 COT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 120,510 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 116,025 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosions to prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 116,025 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosions to prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 116,018 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack End Play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 116,018 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack End Play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 113,177 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all three (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 113,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all three (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 109,469 miles

Front both front tyres inner edge slight wear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

air box intake pipe damage

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 105,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in grease/dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

intake pipe damage/airbox loose

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2020 105,269 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in grease/dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 93,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing borderline

slight wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 27 Apr 2018 93,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air filter housing loose/noisy

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,031 miles

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

corrosion on both front brake pipes

o/s/r tyre perishing Borderline

slight play in o/s/f up right anti roll bar link

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,001 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes across rear axle

dampness around steering rack gaitors

front number plate borderline

steering operation

Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,378 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,520 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

gear oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 6 Mar 2013 72,591 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,371 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,118 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,977 miles

Oil leak

advise front tyre wear

Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,036 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,980 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 54,605 miles

advise tracking

tyre wear to near side front

Pass 28 Mar 2006 47,649 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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AP51 COT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AP51 COT, 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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AP51 COT is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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