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AY02 KJF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,881 mi
Last recorded135,881 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 KJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 135,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly 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)

Oil leak

battery insucure

Fail 6 Mar 2013 135,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

battery clamp missing

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

park brake cables deteriorating

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 114,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

battery insecure

tank strap corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 96,172 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,139 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 74,928 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,465 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 54,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 KJF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJF, 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 KJF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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