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AU02 PFO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,591 mi
Last recorded155,591 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 PFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 155,591 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 153,300 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 148,871 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 145,732 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 128,769 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 128,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 122,598 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2014 122,597 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 115,826 miles

o/s/f brake pipe slightly rusted

o/s/rear brake pipe slightly rusted

Fail 25 Jan 2013 115,826 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f brake pipe slightly rusted

o/s/rear brake pipe slightly rusted

Pass 13 Jan 2012 110,808 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 110,808 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 105,192 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 105,192 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads are low

n/s/r tyre very close to 4limit 175/80/14

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre very close to 4limit 175/80/14

Pass 3 Feb 2010 98,352 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 98,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 91,280 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 11,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 11,962 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 78,247 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 73,135 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 PFO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PFO, 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 PFO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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