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AV51 ZWY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,638 mi
Last recorded76,638 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 76,638 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 75,532 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 75,532 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 69,320 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 69,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 63,040 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 63,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,206 miles

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

off side rear lens cluter cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,268 miles

front wipers split

off side front disc slightly scoured

off side front wheel arch trim fouling tyre on full lock

Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,038 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,309 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 52,309 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine mount worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,239 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 44,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 40,249 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,320 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,342 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 32,342 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,787 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 ZWY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZWY, 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 ZWY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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