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AP51 YRZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,494 mi
Last recorded114,494 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 114,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 109,269 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 109,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed has cut (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective fuel neck seal not allowing cap to fit correctly (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged body loose ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing case loose (2.7.2a)

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

oil light flashes on

Pass 7 Feb 2017 98,998 miles

Central exhaust baffles loose

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 98,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Central exhaust baffles loose

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 89,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 80,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 80,554 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 72,919 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 66,206 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 66,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,141 miles

exhaust flanges corroded

nearside rear tyre poor condition

offside front outer washer blocked

offside rear and nearside front brake pipes corroded

servo pipe chaffed

Pass 25 Jan 2011 55,391 miles

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

near side rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,521 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,401 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,906 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 39,906 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,744 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,333 miles

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

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 YRZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YRZ, 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 YRZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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