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AY02 GWW

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,355 mi
Last recorded171,355 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 GWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 171,355 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower front mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and center box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 171,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower front mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and center box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 165,002 miles

205 / 50 / 16 tyres fitted

Emissions near the limit

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2017 165,002 miles

205 / 50 / 16 tyres fitted

Emissions near the limit

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Handbrake low (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2016 157,886 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 157,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 148,838 miles

movement in offside front top suspension mount

Pass 2 May 2014 141,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 141,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 131,415 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 122,325 miles

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

brakes metal pipes cover with under seal

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2011 112,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 103,807 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 103,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 95,428 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 87,018 miles

back box badly corroded

front discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2007 76,778 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 67,150 miles

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

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 GWW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GWW, 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 GWW is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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