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AV51 XZZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,155 mi
Last recorded144,155 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 XZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 144,155 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 125,959 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 106,090 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 89,205 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Dec 2009 89,205 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 76,120 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 62,586 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 53,455 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 53,455 miles

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

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 XZZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XZZ, 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 AV51 XZZ registered?

AV51 XZZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is AV51 XZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 XZZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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