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AX02 AOE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,520 mi
Last recorded125,520 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 AOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 125,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

steering rack damp

Fail 28 Dec 2016 125,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Jul 2015 121,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside parking brake performance low

surface perishing to both rear tyres

Fail 25 Jul 2015 121,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside parking brake performance low

surface perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 22 Jul 2014 119,030 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 101,530 miles

Coolant leak

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

advise side wall damage to both front tyres on outer edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 99,653 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust heavily corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

tested when wet

Fail 14 Jul 2012 99,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust heavily corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

tested when wet

Pass 16 Jul 2011 86,161 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

temp repair to nearside headlamp unit

Fail 16 Jul 2011 86,161 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 68,988 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 68,988 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,474 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,526 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,666 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,005 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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AX02 AOE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AX02 AOE, 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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AX02 AOE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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