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AY02 KJO

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,133 mi
Last recorded71,133 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 KJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 71,133 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 71,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 71,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section to center section joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 67,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 62,108 miles

Brake pipes greased

Sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2018 62,108 miles

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,664 miles

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

both rear tires starting to perish

Fail 29 Nov 2017 59,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tires starting to perish

Pass 1 Dec 2016 56,438 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 56,435 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,726 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 48,827 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 45,167 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,167 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,393 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 41,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,916 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 34,107 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 34,102 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,728 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 23,139 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,093 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 14,805 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 KJO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KJO, 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 KJO registered?

AY02 KJO is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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