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AY02 GWK

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,266 mi
Last recorded86,266 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 GWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 86,266 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 86,266 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 82,393 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 75,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,222 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,724 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 66,316 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX FLANGE BADLY CORRODED

Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,595 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,571 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

bonnet release handle missing

front discs and rear disc s corroded with standing

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,592 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,490 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 44,261 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,051 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,612 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GWK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GWK, 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 GWK is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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