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AY02 LHX

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,672 mi
Last recorded114,672 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 LHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 114,672 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from joiner to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

offside headlight glass slightly deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2019 114,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from joiner to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

offside headlight glass slightly deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2018 112,223 miles

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2018 112,209 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

centre exhaust heatshield loose

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted on inner face

offside rear brake slightly slower than nearside on brake test

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 109,909 miles

side skirts preventing full inspection

Fail 29 Nov 2017 109,889 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

headlamp glasses becoming deteriorated

side skirts preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2016 107,599 miles

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 107,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front headlamp slightly condensated

offside sidelight dim

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 105,541 miles

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

both headlights have moisture inside

oil leak from top of engine

Fail 20 Oct 2015 105,540 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r, o/s/r metal brake pipes to wheel cylinders. both front to rear metal brake pipes. o/s/r metal brake pipe lav-flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

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

both headlights have moisture inside

o/s/f and rear wiper blades splitting

oil leak from top of engine

Fail 15 Oct 2015 105,463 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 100,063 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 100,063 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 95,882 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 95,882 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,230 miles

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre has slight cuts

Pass 7 Nov 2012 93,230 miles

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

eml on

n/s/r tyre slight cuts

Fail 7 Nov 2012 93,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

eml on

n/s/r tyre slight cuts

Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,157 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 84,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 75,444 miles

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 5 Nov 2010 75,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 7 Nov 2009 70,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 70,777 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,264 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 59,581 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter wet.

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 53,102 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 LHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 LHX, 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 LHX is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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