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AR51 LFF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,184 mi
Last recorded142,184 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 LFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 142,184 miles

Nearside Heavy condensation in headlamp

Oil leak

Play in both front strut tops

Rear Coil spring corroded Both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 142,180 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

* Signs of overheating on rear brakes *

Nearside Heavy condensation in headlamp

Oil leak

Play in both front strut tops

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 136,208 miles

Corrosion on suspension components

Offside Outer Pinhole in cv boot

Poor beam images

Rear Coil spring corroded Both heavy (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 14 Oct 2019 136,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake pipe under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on suspension components

Front exhaust flexi-pipe in very poor condition

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Pinhole in cv boot

Poor beam images

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both heavy (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2018 132,444 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Different size tyres fitted front-rear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

Rear Brake backplates corroded

Wear on rear tyre edges

Fail 6 Oct 2018 132,427 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of top side of engine.

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Front axle 16" alloy wheels fitted, rear axle 15" steel wheels fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Steering rack has seepage

Pass 11 Apr 2017 126,604 miles

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

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

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear exhaust rubbers missing

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

exhaust manifold blowing slightly

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2016 124,150 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 120,502 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2014 114,786 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 110,088 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 110,076 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 102,673 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 102,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,084 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

advanced wear both front suspension top mounts

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 12 Apr 2010 82,389 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 70,155 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,962 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,622 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,907 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 27,901 miles

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

please note both outer sills have plastic covers † †gearbox leaking oil contaminated steering rack

Fail 30 Nov 2005 27,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 LFF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LFF, 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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AR51 LFF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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