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AU02 UVG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

120,882 mi
Last recorded120,882 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 UVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 120,882 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front top mounting worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2024 120,880 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front top mounting worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 120,349 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 120,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 118,421 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight play in offside front top mounting

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 115,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 115,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 107,019 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated slightly.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 107,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated slightly.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 100,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 100,381 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated close to limit. 1

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,510 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated close to limit. 1

Front brake discs deteriorated close to limit. 2

Front number plate deteriorated. 3

Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded slightly. 3

Nearside rear brake back plate deteriorated. 1

Fail 23 Aug 2017 93,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both headlamps deteriorated close to limit. 1

Front brake discs deteriorated close to limit. 2

Front number plate deteriorated. 3

Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded slightly. 3

Nearside rear brake back plate deteriorated. 1

Rear exhaust mounting rubber missing. 1

Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,252 miles

3) Front and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Front brake disks slightly deteriorated on inner edge

Front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 85,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

2) All brake disks deteriorated close to limit

2) Center exhaust deteriorated close to limit

2) Nearside rear brake binding slightly and pads wearing thin

3) Front and rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 78,241 miles

(3) Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 78,240 miles

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

(3) Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,586 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit and slightly out of shape

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 70,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres worn close to limit and slightly out of shape

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,005 miles

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated close to limit.

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 48,574 miles

Front brake discs corroded close to limit.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 48,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded close to limit.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,208 miles

(1) Rear exhaust corroded close to limit.

(5) Centre exhaust corroded slightly.

(6) Offside front anti roll bar outer link arm worn slightly.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 42,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

(1) Rear exhaust corroded close to limit.

(2) Offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

(5) Centre exhaust corroded slightly.

(6) Offside front anti roll bar outer link arm worn slightly.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,942 miles

(2) Both rear tyres worn down to legal limit.

(3) Rear exhaust corroded close to limit.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 35,942 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(2) Both rear tyres worn down to legal limit.

(3) Rear exhaust corroded close to limit.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,756 miles

(5) Rear No plate deteriorated close to limit.

(7) Front brake discs corroded slightly.

(7) Rear exhaust corroded slightly.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 30,756 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

(5) Rear No plate deteriorated close to limit.

(7) Front brake discs corroded slightly.

(7) Rear exhaust corroded slightly.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,044 miles

(6) Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges.

(7) Rear exhaust corroded slightly.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 18,483 miles

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

nail in n/s.r tyre

noise from rear brakes when reversing

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AU02 UVG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 UVG, 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 UVG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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