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AY02 KHJ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,571 mi
Last recorded104,571 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 KHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 104,571 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 104,546 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 98,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2015 98,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 94,791 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,551 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 88,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 88,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust deteriorated

Front bumper insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2012 82,453 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,492 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 70,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,712 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 67,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,889 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,387 miles

front discs corroded

plastic skirts fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 3 Mar 2008 55,387 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded

plastic skirts fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,987 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 46,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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 KHJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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