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AU02 EBA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,652 mi
Last recorded111,652 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 EBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 111,652 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 111,322 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 107,709 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 107,709 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 104,071 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 100,617 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 100,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 7 Jan 2016 96,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2014 92,503 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 92,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 90,383 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 85,019 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,492 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,835 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,794 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 66,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 63,411 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 61,282 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 49,912 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AU02 EBA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU02 EBA, 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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AU02 EBA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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