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AP51 YNR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

98,399 mi
Last recorded98,399 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YNR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 98,399 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear Brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

rear Sub-frame rubber bush(s) deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear coil spring(s) corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 98,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear Brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

rear Sub-frame rubber bush(s) deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear coil spring(s) corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 98,391 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped fouling items (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped fouling anti roll bar starting to damage pipe. (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

front bumper damaged

front tyres worn

oil around engine

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust mounting missing

rear metal brake pipes covered in grease unable to view, suspect corroded badly and need replacement

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 8 Mar 2016 98,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

front bumper damaged

front tyres worn

oil around engine

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust mounting missing

rear metal brake pipes covered in grease unable to view, suspect corroded badly and need replacement

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 10 Mar 2015 93,620 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 83,778 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Different size tyres fitted front and rear axles

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

Headlight beam patterns not sharp

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Small split offside wiper blade

Snow tyre fitted nearside front

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 83,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Different size tyres fitted front and rear axles

Exhaust has a repair

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

Headlight beam patterns not sharp

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Small split offside wiper blade

Snow tyre fitted nearside front

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 83,777 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

205/55 /16 tyres to rear .195/55/16 to front

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advanced corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

corrosion to both rear road springs

o/s wiper blade splitting

o/s/r shock absorber weak

o/s/r tyre becoming out of shape

poor repair to exhaust flex

tread on o/s/f tyre less than 2.5mm

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 4 Mar 2013 78,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 60,500 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 52,036 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 52,036 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 48,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 44,689 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 44,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/s/f brake pipe very slight corrosion.

O/s/f tyre tread starting to get low on inner edge.

O/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 39,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,459 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 34,890 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 34,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 23,041 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 YNR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AP51 YNR, 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 YNR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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