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AR51 KOD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,839 mi
Last recorded64,839 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 KOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,839 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipe

exhaust rear silencer hanger adrift

Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,003 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s & n/s rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2011 59,003 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s & n/s rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,581 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 47,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre outer wall worn

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,131 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 24,500 miles

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

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

e-m-l light on

some damage to front number plate

Pass 3 May 2007 19,126 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,857 miles

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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AR51 KOD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AR51 KOD, 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 KOD registered?

AR51 KOD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 February 2002.

Is AR51 KOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 KOD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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