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AY02 JPV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

107,766 mi
Last recorded107,766 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 JPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 107,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 107,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 104,066 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 104,065 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 100,901 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 100,900 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 96,790 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 92,609 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 92,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 88,150 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 88,149 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 84,701 miles

Front exhaust flexi outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 81,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 77,974 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,089 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,801 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 65,676 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 65,675 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,131 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 62,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,551 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate cracked

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes showing corrosion

n/s/f top strut mount has play

o/s/f tyre very close to limits on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,415 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 51,415 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,350 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 37,881 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 37,879 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,414 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,847 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,123 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,033 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 20,697 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 16,631 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 16,631 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AY02 JPV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 JPV, 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 JPV registered?

AY02 JPV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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