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AY02 LJL

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,621 mi
Last recorded112,621 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 112,621 miles

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust rusty

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 103,470 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,861 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2017 86,295 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 86,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 78,671 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 78,671 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,673 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 74,673 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 70,405 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,073 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,504 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 17 Feb 2012 60,504 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,000 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

under trays fitted not alowing full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,867 miles

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

front under tray fitted not alowing full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,325 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 43,325 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,641 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,200 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,284 miles

front and rear under trays fitted

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 LJL is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJL, 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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What year was AY02 LJL registered?

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

Is AY02 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 LJL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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