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AY02 GVR

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,914 mi
Last recorded124,914 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 GVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 124,914 miles

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)

Windscreen damaged on the n/s to the limit

Fail 30 Jun 2017 124,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear joint snapped (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

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)

Windscreen damaged on the n/s to the limit

Pass 26 Jul 2016 114,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuid leak from front of vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2015 102,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 95,289 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 95,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 12 Feb 2013 93,077 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 87,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 87,456 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 79,361 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 79,361 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 70,991 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 70,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 62,792 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 53,464 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 44,314 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 36,174 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 GVR 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 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVR, 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 GVR is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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