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AU02 VYJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,487 mi
Last recorded124,487 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 124,487 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 124,485 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 121,144 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 117,220 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 112,858 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 112,858 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 107,711 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 100,499 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 85,888 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,636 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 57,805 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,621 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,740 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,525 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 VYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

AU02 VYJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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The MOT history for AU02 VYJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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