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AX51 FYN

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

101,060 mi
Last recorded101,060 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 FYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 101,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all off them, (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 101,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all off them, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 100,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear ' (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 100,695 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 100,441 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and os front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 100,441 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and os front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 100,239 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 100,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 100,131 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 11 Feb 2020 100,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 99,500 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 99,498 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 98,872 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 98,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 98,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 97,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 97,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 95,858 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,548 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 84,548 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 92,788 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,295 miles

engine mount worn

rear exhaust slight corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 89,325 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 87,393 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 85,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 82,900 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 79,442 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 74,697 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 74,660 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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AX51 FYN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AX51 FYN, 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 AX51 FYN registered?

AX51 FYN is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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