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AY02 LGE

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

75,462 mi
Last recorded75,462 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 75,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 75,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 75,056 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 74,696 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 74,373 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 74,022 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 73,594 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,516 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 71,528 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,459 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,276 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 67,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,974 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 64,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres badly perished walls/tread

Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,857 miles

Both rear tyres has perrished

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,766 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,731 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,449 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,574 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,915 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,341 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,985 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 LGE 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 91.3%.

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 LGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY02 LGE registered?

AY02 LGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is AY02 LGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 LGE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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