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AY02 GXE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,339 mi
Last recorded148,339 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 148,339 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 148,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 134,825 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 134,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 121,796 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 111,059 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 111,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 97,401 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 90,121 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 85,464 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 77,531 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 77,531 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 63,541 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 GXE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 GXE, 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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What year was AY02 GXE registered?

AY02 GXE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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The MOT history for AY02 GXE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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