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AY02 CAU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,818 mi
Last recorded107,818 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 CAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 107,818 miles

Please note: Rear shock absorbers worn slightly!

Pass 8 Jan 2022 97,816 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 97,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 92,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 25% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 25% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 92,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 25% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 25% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 89,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall starting to perish 205/50 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing 205/50 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 89,800 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2018 84,757 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 82,872 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Road springs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 79,313 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 76,903 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 73,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,169 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 72,169 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 69,525 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow

Pass 11 Jun 2012 66,722 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jun 2012 66,722 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,383 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jun 2010 60,136 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 3 Jun 2010 60,135 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 3 Jun 2009 56,437 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres worn to just above ware limmit

oil leak from gear box

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,437 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn to just above ware limmit

oil leak from gear box

Pass 5 Jun 2008 51,814 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 51,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,467 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,454 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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AY02 CAU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY02 CAU, 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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AY02 CAU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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