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AY02 LGU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,528 mi
Last recorded161,528 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 LGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 161,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake lines corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 156,950 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 153,159 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 151,644 miles

both front track rod end inner arms has play

misting of oil under the engine

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Fail 19 Jun 2015 141,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 141,548 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 136,641 miles

o/s/f door mirror cover missing

Pass 29 Jun 2013 133,540 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 133,158 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 133,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

offside headlamp lens cover deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 128,058 miles

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

o/s/f side light slightly dim

the join from center to rear is corrding

Fail 4 Apr 2012 128,058 miles

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

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

o/s/f side light slightly dim

the join from center to rear is corrding

Pass 4 Apr 2011 119,510 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 111,587 miles

o/s side light dim

Fail 6 Apr 2010 11,587 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s side light dim

Pass 9 Apr 2009 99,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 4 Apr 2008 92,935 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 86,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2006 73,100 miles

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

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 LGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LGU, 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 LGU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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