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AU02 FNA

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,393 mi
Last recorded135,393 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 135,393 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,288 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meet the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 127,014 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 123,936 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 123,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 123,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 120,236 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2017 120,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2016 115,900 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2016 115,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 2mm (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,657 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 1 May 2013 152,341 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 152,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 142,356 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 126,342 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 126,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre tyre has cuts in outer wall not showing ply or cord

Nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has been run flat,Inner side wall deteriorated as a result

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 125,580 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 125,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 120,794 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2008 115,030 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 102,947 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 102,834 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

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 FNA is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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