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AR51 HWJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

54,041 mi
Last recorded54,041 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 HWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2020 54,041 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

both front metal brake pipes corroded

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2019 52,762 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 52,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 51,130 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers heavily worn.

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 51,130 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split and smearing view. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability Excess play in strut top mount. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability Excess play in strut top mount. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers heavily worn.

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,919 miles

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

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

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

both front headlamp lenses deteriating

gearbox oil leak

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,889 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2015 47,889 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,088 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,882 miles

front brake pads low

front brake pads worn and lipped

pitting to rear brake discs

rear exhaust section corroding

Fail 14 Aug 2013 45,882 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake pads low

front brake pads worn and lipped

pitting to rear brake discs

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,782 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,242 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 41,786 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 41,786 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,372 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 40,372 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jul 2008 38,589 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,589 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,115 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 30,818 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,818 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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AR51 HWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AR51 HWJ, 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 AR51 HWJ registered?

AR51 HWJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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