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AY02 GYP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,069 mi
Last recorded122,069 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 122,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 112,804 miles

wipers self parking faulty

Fail 18 Jul 2019 112,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wipers self parking faulty

Pass 31 Jul 2018 105,302 miles

Front both tyres scrubbing and show signs of age cracks etc meet min legal requirement only

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 105,300 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.81 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens misted (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens misted (4.1.4 (a))

Front both tyres scrubbing and show signs of age cracks etc meet min legal requirement only

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,834 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 94,830 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 88,853 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 84,227 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 78,969 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 78,969 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,773 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 74,773 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,130 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,165 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,847 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)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 61,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 57,561 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007
Pass 4 Jul 2006 46,207 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 46,207 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 37,950 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 GYP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GYP, 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 GYP registered?

AY02 GYP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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