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AY02 LHV

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,780 mi
Last recorded172,780 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 172,780 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 170,009 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 162,695 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 152,309 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2016 141,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

front engine stabiliser mount worn

misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2016 141,550 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear silencer bracket broken

front engine stabiliser mount worn

misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2015 134,709 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 126,039 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2013 119,465 miles

Alternator drive belt worn and perished

Exhaust middle and rear sections badly weakened by corrosion at the joint

Front and rear engine mountings perished, worn and splitting

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Headlamp lenses degrading

High level stop lamp not working correctly

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Nearside front metal brake pipe rusted and degrading

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Rear axle mounting mushes perished and splitting from the outer casings

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Fail 17 Oct 2013 119,393 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Alternator drive belt worn and perished

Exhaust middle and rear sections badly weakened by corrosion at the joint

Front and rear engine mountings perished, worn and splitting

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Headlamp lenses degrading

High level stop lamp not working correctly

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Nearside front metal brake pipe rusted and degrading

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Rear axle mounting mushes perished and splitting from the outer casings

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Pass 18 Aug 2012 108,723 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 99,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 93,126 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2009 83,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 71,846 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 71,846 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 62,097 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,076 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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 LHV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LHV, 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 LHV is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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