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AU02 EEA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,378 mi
Last recorded178,378 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 EEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 178,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded (not prescribed area)

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 178,378 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded (not prescribed area)

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 175,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2019 175,690 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2018 174,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Along n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Lower screen (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 174,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind on rotation

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Along n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Lower screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 171,601 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 171,579 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 158,329 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 144,309 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 131,107 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 120,172 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Mar 2013 120,172 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 106,510 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Mar 2012 106,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Apr 2011 89,107 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 75,059 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 65,322 miles

Center exhuast heat shield rear mounts broken however shield is secure.

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge more than remaining tread surface.

Very slight fraying/fluffing of n/s/r seat belt webbing.

Very slight scoring on front disc inner faces.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,772 miles

Exhuast rear silencer, outer skin corroded.

Front brake discs inner faces, slight corrosion creep.

Fail 20 Mar 2008 55,772 miles

Exhuast rear silencer, outer skin corroded.

Front brake discs inner faces, slight corrosion creep.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,077 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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AU02 EEA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AU02 EEA, 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 EEA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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