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AY02 LFL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

155,415 mi
Last recorded155,415 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 155,415 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded in places - front to rear

Fail 19 Jul 2018 155,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached hitting floor (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded in places - front to rear

Pass 4 Jul 2017 149,250 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

both headlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2017 149,249 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

both headlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 143,827 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 143,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 138,402 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 138,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 127,802 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2014 127,792 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 114,438 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 105,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 105,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 95,685 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,517 miles

Nearside front tyre is starting to perish

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 87,517 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre is starting to perish

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 79,617 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 79,617 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre low on outter and inner tread

O/S headlamp slightly insecure

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 1 Apr 2008 70,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre low on outter and inner tread

O/S headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Apr 2007 61,853 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 52,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 52,878 miles

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape.

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 LFL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LFL, 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 LFL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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