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AX51 NYZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,218 mi
Last recorded138,218 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 NYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 138,218 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 138,218 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 131,906 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 131,531 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML light on

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 125,717 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 121,171 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 115,423 miles

engine check light on

Pass 15 Jun 2011 110,697 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 110,697 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 105,134 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 100,414 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering

Fail 29 Jul 2009 100,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering

Pass 18 Jul 2008 93,725 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 88,549 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 88,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,784 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 82,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 NYZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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