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AY02 KTG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,411 mi
Last recorded121,411 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 121,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 118,935 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 118,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Coolant level low

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 115,527 miles

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

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

advanced wear on both front tyres.

sill covers.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 115,526 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

advanced wear on both front tyres.

sill covers.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 109,396 miles

exhaust in poor condition / will fail soon

exhaust starting to leak

Fail 9 Mar 2013 109,239 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust in poor condition / will fail soon

Fail 10 Mar 2012 100,640 miles

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

battery insecure...will fail next test

engine wss low on oil

exhaust deteriorating

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2012 100,640 miles

battery insecure...will fail next test

engine wss low on oil

exhaust deteriorating

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2011 89,674 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust deterioating

front tyres on limit/POOR

Fail 17 Feb 2011 89,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust deterioating

front tyres on limit/POOR

Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,241 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 72,051 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 72,051 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 63,587 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 63,587 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,104 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 43,238 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 KTG 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 61.1%.

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

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