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AX02 MZW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,177 mi
Last recorded189,177 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 MZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 189,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower engine mount bush deteriated

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 189,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower engine mount bush deteriated

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 177,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Washer jet not working but nearsidesquirts both sides of the windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2016 166,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded at joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 166,726 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2/pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded at joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 153,852 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 153,852 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 146,947 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 135,524 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 135,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 118,760 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 118,426 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 102,505 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 85,516 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 69,454 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 54,179 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 37,415 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 23,909 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 MZW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 AX02 MZW, 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 MZW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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