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AP51 YNU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,739 mi
Last recorded115,739 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 115,739 miles

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

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

slight leak rear exhaust

Fail 3 Oct 2014 115,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

slight leak rear exhaust

Pass 3 Oct 2013 107,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 91,878 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,403 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 81,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,159 miles

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2009 71,381 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2009 71,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2008 66,454 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 66,454 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,833 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 53,638 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 YNU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc 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 AP51 YNU, 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 AP51 YNU registered?

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

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