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AX51 NYU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,349 mi
Last recorded144,349 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 NYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 144,349 miles

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

Coolant level low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 137,876 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 Feb 2014 137,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Feb 2013 130,171 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 120,547 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 120,547 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 109,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 99,450 miles

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

rear box exhaust hanger corroded off

Fail 6 Feb 2010 99,419 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear box exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 31 Jan 2009 89,301 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 79,019 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 79,017 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 69,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 69,197 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 59,124 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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AX51 NYU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NYU, 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 NYU registered?

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

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