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AX51 OAY

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,246 mi
Last recorded160,246 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 OAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 160,246 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

brake pipes corroded at rear

em light on

handbrake cables cracked and swollen

handbrake efforts could be improved

headlights cloudy

Fail 8 Jun 2016 160,246 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

brake pipes corroded at rear

em light on

handbrake cables cracked and swollen

handbrake efforts could be improved

headlights cloudy

Pass 31 Jan 2015 155,332 miles

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 3 Feb 2014 151,620 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 151,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 141,588 miles

mangement light on

Fail 30 Jan 2013 141,588 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

mangement light on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 134,119 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 134,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 123,579 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 123,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 110,098 miles

slight oil leak from o/s inner drive shaft seal

Fail 22 Jan 2010 110,098 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 100,692 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 91,488 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 79,840 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 65,690 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 OAY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 OAY, 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 OAY is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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