CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY02 LHZ

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,785 mi
Last recorded119,785 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 119,785 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer joint deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2018 119,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer joint deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2017 115,059 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear seats ()

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front headlights deteriorated

both rear chassis corroded

rear exhaust silencer flange/joint deteriorated/corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 115,059 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear seats ()

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both front headlights deteriorated

both rear chassis corroded

rear exhaust silencer flange/joint deteriorated/corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 110,269 miles

Child seat fitted , nearside rear seat belt not checked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2016 110,269 miles

Child seat fitted , nearside rear seat belt not checked

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 105,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear silencer corroded

Wipers not parking correctly

Pass 1 May 2014 98,442 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 92,607 miles

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

exhaust system close to end of life

Fail 14 May 2013 92,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system close to end of life

Pass 9 May 2012 85,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 85,461 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 81,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 81,170 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 79,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 78,610 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2009 78,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 77,123 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 77,123 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 72,122 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 72,122 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY02 LHZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LHZ, 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

How do I check the history of AY02 LHZ?

You can check the full history of AY02 LHZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY02 LHZ registered?

AY02 LHZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is AY02 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 LHZ shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY02 LHZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY02 LHZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.