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AX02 SZO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,981 mi
Last recorded103,981 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 SZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 103,981 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine light on in vehicle

exhaust corroded at rear joint

o/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing

rear wiper blade torn

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front and rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Nov 2016 103,981 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 brackets snapped (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine light on in vehicle

exhaust corroded at rear joint

o/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing

rear wiper blade torn

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front and rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Nov 2015 99,142 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2015 99,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

oil level low

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,797 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 27 Nov 2014 93,797 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 19 Dec 2013 78,968 miles

Exhaust corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 78,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 63,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front strut top mounts slightly worn

brake pipes corroded

fuel filter body corroded severly

Pass 16 Dec 2011 57,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,276 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,913 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,448 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 29,045 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 29,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 16,763 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 SZO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SZO, 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 AX02 SZO registered?

AX02 SZO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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