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AR51 JEO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,930 mi
Last recorded100,930 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 JEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 100,930 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,684 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 100,678 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,062 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 100,062 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 98,396 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 96,617 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 92,284 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 92,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,210 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on outer shoulders.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 88,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on outer shoulders.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,969 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 81,969 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,573 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 76,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 69,554 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 69,554 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 62,175 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 62,175 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 55,925 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 49,207 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 JEO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JEO, 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 JEO registered?

AR51 JEO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is AR51 JEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 JEO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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