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AU02 FMX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,734 mi
Last recorded159,734 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 FMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 159,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe and centre box showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror outer cover missing (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front inner arch cover loose

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 159,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe and centre box showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror outer cover missing (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front inner arch cover loose

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 147,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s o/s outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 147,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s o/s outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 147,364 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

bonnet release broken

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

rear axle bushes deteriorated

various areas of corrosion underneath vehicle not considered excessive

Pass 16 Sep 2014 139,580 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 139,546 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust rubber detached

Pass 23 Oct 2013 133,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2012 125,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 119,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 119,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 109,748 miles

wipers leave slight water residue

Pass 9 Apr 2009 104,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 101,191 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 97,327 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 92,722 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 92,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 FMX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FMX, 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 FMX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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