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AP51 YCU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,162 mi
Last recorded115,162 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 115,162 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 109,696 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 100,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,150 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 79,175 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 64,128 miles

As per failure.

Fail 2 Jan 2015 64,002 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

1. Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 2. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Both front tyres becoming perished, not to cords at time of test.

4. Oil low in dip stick.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 60,875 miles

coolant level low

corrosion on brake and suspension components

front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 6 Jan 2014 60,874 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

coolant level low

corrosion on brake and suspension components

front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Dec 2012 57,306 miles

Front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at centre.

rear brake discs becoming worn plastic sill covers fitted at time of test n/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded n/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch front number plate becoming deterated

Fail 18 Dec 2012 57,306 miles

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

rear brake discs becoming worn plastic sill covers fitted at time of test n/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded n/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch front number plate becoming deterated

Pass 4 Jan 2012 52,684 miles

As per failure

Fail 3 Jan 2012 52,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. n/s rear tyre at legal limits and is becoming perished. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 46,302 miles

1/ o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded 2/ rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion 3/ both rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 31 Dec 2009 41,677 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,377 miles

Rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 28,699 miles

exhaust rear box very corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,242 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 17,280 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 YCU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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