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AR51 LGE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,768 mi
Last recorded53,768 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,768 miles

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

Engine light on dash

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

Slight play to o/s/f top suspension mount

Fail 29 Apr 2014 53,768 miles

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

Engine light on dash

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

Slight play to o/s/f top suspension mount

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,630 miles

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

slight play to o/s/f suspension top mount

Fail 30 Apr 2013 52,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play to o/s/f suspension top mount

Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,166 miles

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

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

M.I.L on dash

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

battery insecuer

Fail 26 Mar 2012 52,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

M.I.L on dash

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

battery insecuer

Pass 4 Aug 2009 50,026 miles

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

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

both number plates starting to fade

engine light on dash

Fail 29 Jul 2009 49,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

both number plates starting to fade

engine light on dash

engine missfiring

Pass 19 Aug 2008 46,961 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2007 43,975 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 43,974 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 LGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LGE, 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 LGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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