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AU02 EFK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,476 mi
Last recorded76,476 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 EFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,476 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

play in front top suspension mounts

Fail 19 Feb 2015 76,465 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,554 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust rubber mounts split

slight play offside front top suspension mount

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,808 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

brake pipes starting to corrode & covered in grease

cracks in rear tyres

play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,061 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

road springs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,794 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

play in offside front top suspension mount

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,736 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,548 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,629 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2006 11,717 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 EFK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EFK, 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 AU02 EFK registered?

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

Is AU02 EFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 EFK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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