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AY02 KUP

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,038 mi
Last recorded109,038 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 109,038 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust and front discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 102,645 miles

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

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

front gearbox/engine mount deteriorated

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Fail 23 Jun 2015 102,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front gearbox/engine mount deteriorated

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 30 Jun 2014 94,463 miles

front discs worn

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2014 94,463 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,119 miles

general rust underside vehicle

lip on front brake discs

osf nsf coil springs rusted

rear coil springs rusted

Fail 24 Jun 2013 84,119 miles

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

general rust underside vehicle

lip on front brake discs

osf nsf coil springs rusted

rear coil springs rusted

rear pads worn

Pass 21 Jun 2012 83,482 miles

rear coil springs rusty

rear no/plate discoloured

slight play o/s/f rack end

slight play strut top mount

Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,824 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2011 82,824 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,847 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

centre exhaust rusted at rear join

coolant level low

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel

movement in both front strut top mounts

rear brake discs worn

rear coil springs rusted

rear no.plate letters fading

Fail 14 Jun 2010 81,833 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

centre exhaust rusted at rear join

coolant level low

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel

movement in both front strut top mounts

rear brake discs worn

rear coil springs rusted

rear no.plate letters fading

Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,738 miles

crank sensor leaking oil

footbrake anti slip rubber worn

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel

movement in both front strut top mounts

movement in osf rackend

rear brake pads worn

rear brake pipe rusty

rear coil springs rusty

rear no.plate

rear rake discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2008 79,318 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear No plate

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2008 78,738 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 65,016 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,799 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 KUP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KUP, 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 KUP registered?

AY02 KUP is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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