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AU02 FMM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,786 mi
Last recorded140,786 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 FMM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 140,786 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 140,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 134,373 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 134,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 124,673 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 124,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 114,080 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 100,983 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 100,983 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 91,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 91,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2007 79,936 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 70,805 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 70,805 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 FMM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FMM, 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 FMM registered?

AU02 FMM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AU02 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 FMM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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