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AU02 EFP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,767 mi
Last recorded67,767 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,767 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,297 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,438 miles

o/s/r tyre on 3mm and has a small cut to outer side wall

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight play in o/s/f strut top mounting in the raised position

stone chips to screen

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,414 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres have small cuts to outer walls

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers

Fail 3 Mar 2008 49,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/f bumper insecure

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres have small cuts to outer walls

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers

Pass 16 Feb 2007 41,293 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 34,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre cut on side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,507 miles

offside front tyre cut on side wall

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 EFP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFP, 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 EFP registered?

AU02 EFP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is AU02 EFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 EFP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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