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AR51 LGA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,243 mi
Last recorded117,243 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 LGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 May 2025 117,243 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (Both) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sill trims fitted

eml on

Pass 18 May 2024 113,102 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EML warning light on dash

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule central ferrule rusty/thin (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule central ferrule rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut in tread, tread 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front to rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside & nearside axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 110,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 104,896 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

E.M.L warning light on pre 2003

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve slightly cracked/split (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Outer offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 May 2022 104,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

E.M.L warning light on pre 2003

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve slightly cracked/split (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade slightly split on edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Outer offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 May 2021 96,743 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust rusty/silencer baffals worn/loose

Fail 17 May 2021 96,487 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust rusty/silencer baffals worn/loose

Pass 27 May 2020 91,708 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 84,587 miles

Engine cover and sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 84,586 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover and sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 84,253 miles

Engine cover and sill covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2018 84,253 miles

Engine cover and sill covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2017 83,296 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 80,985 miles

engine covers and sill trims fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 79,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill trims fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2014 76,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

sill trims fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2013 73,509 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 70,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

joint too rear silencer in very poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2011 65,340 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,815 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,671 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 58,671 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2008 54,265 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 48,555 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 44,385 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 LGA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LGA, 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 LGA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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