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AX02 EJZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

172,514 mi
Last recorded172,514 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 EJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2019 172,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected cable sticking on (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 161,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 161,451 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 151,191 miles

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

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

Oil leak from alternator ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear fuel pipes /tank show sign of previous leak

Fail 5 Oct 2017 151,191 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak from alternator ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear fuel pipes /tank show sign of previous leak

Fail 5 Oct 2017 151,185 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven n/s lag-80% (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front engine mount/steady rubber split/very poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside sill cover slightly adrift

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake grabs

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded/slight delamination (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust joint very corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

headlamp patterns very poor

non-standard alloy wheels fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 137,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Jul 2016 137,841 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 129,322 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 129,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 122,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both sills are covered

the exhaust is deteriorated

the front brake pipes are quite badly corroded

the n/s/f brake is juddering

the o/s sill is corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 122,115 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both sills are covered

the exhaust is deteriorated

the front brake pipes are quite badly corroded

the n/s/f brake is juddering

the o/s sill is corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 115,096 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 105,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exaust box poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2011 96,662 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 89,884 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2010 89,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,364 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 83,364 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 74,064 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 74,064 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 65,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 65,724 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 56,862 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,862 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 EJZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 EJZ, 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 EJZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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