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AS02 SEZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,597 mi
Last recorded75,597 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS02 SEZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 75,597 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 69,502 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 69,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake calliper retaining clip not fitted correctly

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 66,200 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 60,969 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 55,319 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 51,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 48,483 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 43,136 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 39,878 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,061 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 39,061 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,772 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,668 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 35,176 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,697 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,555 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,455 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,793 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,695 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,199 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 25,199 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,581 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,576 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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AS02 SEZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AS02 SEZ, 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 AS02 SEZ registered?

AS02 SEZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is AS02 SEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS02 SEZ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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