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AV51 OCM

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,628 mi
Last recorded127,628 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 OCM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 127,628 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre perished/uneven wear

Fail 24 Aug 2017 127,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r tyre perished/uneven wear

Pass 5 Sep 2016 120,342 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 5 Sep 2016 120,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2015 112,227 miles

front discs worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in n/s/f arb link

vehicle structure has corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2014 103,459 miles

3x rear brake pipes corroded just acceptable

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded on inner edge

nearside anti roll bar link has play in ball joint

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2014 103,459 miles

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

3x rear brake pipes corroded just acceptable

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded on inner edge

nearside anti roll bar link has play in ball joint

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2013 92,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2013 92,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,096 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 78,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 71,973 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,204 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 51,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 41,611 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 29,029 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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AV51 OCM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV51 OCM, 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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AV51 OCM is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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