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AY02 KKD

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

204,774 mi
Last recorded204,774 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 KKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 204,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

all metal brake pipes covered in grease/ underseal

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2018 204,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

all metal brake pipes covered in grease/ underseal

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 204,465 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wipers park mid screen when switched off (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Wipers park mid screen when switched off (8.3.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2017 194,623 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ( covers fitted ) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ( covers fitted ) (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 186,190 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 186,190 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 175,339 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 164,278 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 164,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 153,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side front spring has lost lower ring but still secure in cup

Pass 22 Mar 2012 139,903 miles

N/S/F spring lower coil missing but not affecting suspension

Fail 22 Mar 2012 139,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

N/S/F spring lower coil missing but not affecting suspension

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 122,200 miles

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

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

front no plate starting to delaminate

outer skin on tail pipe corroded

plasatic cover under engine

plastic covers on outer sills

slight play in osf top suspension mount

Fail 16 Mar 2011 122,180 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front no plate starting to delaminate

outer skin on tail pipe corroded

plasatic cover under engine

plastic covers on outer sills

slight play in osf top suspension mount

Pass 19 Mar 2010 105,817 miles

front no plate starting to seperate

wipers very worn

Pass 30 Mar 2009 90,640 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 90,635 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 73,798 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 73,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,513 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 41,294 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 KKD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KKD, 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 KKD is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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